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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.

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

2 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Nils Klemm

2 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Carrella Angelo

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Losert Dominik

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG^^^Nils Klemm^^^Anita Stöver

2 records

Jamesbrittenia grandiflora (Galpin) Hilliard

Wilde Katinka

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Anita Stöver

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Birgit Hofmann

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Birgit Hofmann

2 records

JOMARWHI

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

JOFERYEL

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

Hybrids between Begonia boliviensis and Begonia pendula

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Impacwhi

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Ilo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Peter Joy, Pirkko Kahila, Matti Kangaspunta

2 records

IFHESBS

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Spil Glenn

2 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm

2 records

KLEBF24933

Application submitted

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Alfred Brause

2 records

IFANFRAP

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Spil Glenn

2 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

ANTONELLA CAPO|NILS KLEMM

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records