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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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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.

LOBZ0015

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

Glandularia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Uebelhart Georg

2 records

Kiyo

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

3 records

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Konesert

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|Nieuwveen, NL

2 records

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Floribreed V.O.F.

2 records

INUPSAF

Terminated

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

2 records

LAN 509

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Plant Point GmbH

2 records

KLESC13594

Terminated

Scaevola saligna G. Forst.

Nils Klemm^^^Guido von Tubeuf

2 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Antonella Capo

2 records

KF 576

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Franz Kaufmann

2 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Leonhard Müller

2 records

Osteospermum L. x Dimorphotheca Vaill. ex Moench

Nebelmeir Johannes

2 records

Viola x wittrockiana Gams · Garden pansy

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley, Sarah Elisabeth Kerley

2 records

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Kolster Holding B.V.

2 records

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Primula elatior (L.) Hill · Oxlip

Kerley David William,Kerley Timothy Edward

2 records

Lito

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hyben Vital International APS

2 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Shinya Miyano

2 records

Linda

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

UL'YaNOVSKAYa ELENA VLADIMIROVNA / MOZhAR NINA VASIL'EVNA / BOGATYREVA SVETLANA VIKTOROVNA / MAHNO LYuBOV' VASIL'EVNA / NOVIKOVA LARISA ANATOL'EVNA / PRIChKO TAT'YaNA GRIGOR'EVNA / ChEHLAN' PAVEL IVANOVICh / MIRONOV ALEKSEJ PAVLOVICh / BUDNIKOVA ELENA NIK

3 records

Kudian

Active

Campsis Lour. · Trumpet Flower

Hendricus J.M. Kuijf

2 records

KRHARE01

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

2 records

JWW6

Active

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

Jan-Willem Wezelenburg Boskoop B.V.

2 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Katinka Wilde^^^Nils Klemm

2 records