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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

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

2 records

Keepsake

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

James F. Hancock^^^Edmund J. Wheeler

2 records

Hachgold

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Holger Hachmann

2 records

H223905

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

2 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Irene E. Palmer

2 records

Gunsmoke

Terminated

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Lupinus L. · Lupine

Sarah Frances Conibear

2 records

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Greshen

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Gradilis Recherche SARL

3 records

Galamic

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Jürgen Braun

3 records

Gaia

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Salvatore Martelli

3 records

FRYCHARM

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Hugh L. Nunn^^^Elizabeth A. Nunn

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles|Scottdale, PA 15683

2 records

Gold Cascade

Terminated

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Kikia

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

JOPU1WHI

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

Genhotol

Active

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

Gerd Endisch

2 records

JanLim

Terminated

Artemisia vulgaris L.

Harnett Richard

2 records

JOSALYEL

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records