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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.

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm^^^Antonella Capo

2 records

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

2 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Katinka Wilde

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Dominik Losert

2 records

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

2 records

KLECA23899

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Angelo Carrella

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Angelo Carrella

2 records

HG 1416

Active

hybrids between Helleborus x ericsmithii B. Mathew and Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss

Josef Heuger

2 records

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Birgit Hofmann

2 records

HER 1210

Active

hybrids between Helleborus x ericsmithii B. Mathew and Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss

Josef Heuger

2 records

INCALPOCYE

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Birgit Hofmann

2 records

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Birgit Hofmann

2 records

HP221901

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Kinolea

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Kiedahfloy

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

2 records

Kicoiba

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

H220913

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H217901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Kiroisa

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG^^^Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Kerley David William,Kerley Timothy Edward

2 records

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records