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Variety traits

Vigor

Vigor is the genetic ability of a variety for intensive vegetative biomass accumulation or an indicator of seed viability reflecting germination energy and the ability to overcome soil resistance.

Mentioned in descriptions 53 548 varieties reference book.

The vigor of a variety is manifested in the overall development power of aerial organs, including tillering intensity, shoot length, and the rate of leaf area formation. As a seed characteristic, this indicator reflects the ability of seedlings to develop successfully under actual field conditions by pushing through the soil layer, which distinguishes it from standard laboratory germination.

During variety testing, development intensity is assessed visually or through biometric indicators, such as plant height and crown diameter, in comparison with reference samples. Objectivity of the assessment is achieved only under identical agrotechnical conditions, as the manifestation of this trait depends directly on the availability of nutrients, moisture, temperature, and light to the plants.

Hereditary predisposition to vigor determines the suitability of a variety for specific technologies. Vigorous varieties have an advantage in competition with weeds, while less vigorous forms are preferable for intensive technologies that allow for the use of high-density planting schemes and facilitate mechanized harvesting. At the same time, the general state of the plants and the incidence of phytopathogens can significantly suppress the natural growth potential of any variety.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Osteospermum L. x Dimorphotheca Vaill. ex Moench

Nebelmeir Johannes

2 records

Minicher

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CHRISTA HOFMANN

2 records

Minabtcm16

Application submitted

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Hortival Diffusion SAS

2 records

Milly

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Salvi Luigi

4 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

2 records

MI02145

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Microflor N.V.

2 records

MI01764

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Microflor N.V.

2 records

Marina

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Deroose Reginald

2 records

Lucia

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Royal Berries S.L.U.

3 records

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Verduin Harrie

2 records

Cotinus coggygria Scop. · European smoketree

Kolster Peter Rudolf

2 records

KONCAFIRE

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

KLEOE14227

Terminated

Dimorphotheca ecklonis DC. · Trailing African daisy

Wagener Silke

2 records

Konahe

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Lg3228

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

3 records

Lexativas

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

LEVACY LTD

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Angelo Carrella

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

3 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

James J. Luby^^^Peter Hemstad

2 records

Lyonella

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.

Zwetzig Gretchen

3 records