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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.

JOOST

Active

Oncidium Sw. · Oncidium

Top Orchid B.V.

2 records

Jonica

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Walther Faedi^^^Gianluca Baruzzi^^^Pierluigi Lucchi^^^Paolo Sbrighi

4 records

H223903

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H218922

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Hidalgo

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Green Works International B.V.

2 records

Fox 16

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI BOLOGNA

3 records

Hibani

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

Boomkwekerij Huijbregts

3 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl. · ZZ plant

Kwekerij harold Heemskerk B.V

2 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Swartz Harry Jan / Fiola Joseph A. / Stiles Herbert D. / Smith Brian R.

3 records

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

Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat

2 records

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

van der Meer Hans

2 records

HARJOLLY

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

4 records

Gradiana

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Gradilis Recherche SARL

3 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

G15270

Active

Gaillardia Foug. · Blanket flower

Richard A. Grazzini

2 records

JAN W9

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Wilfried Janßen

2 records

Begonia L. · Begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Hofmann Birgit

3 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

MARIA CAROLINA UQUILLAS HERRERA

2 records

Fruloche

Withdrawn

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Peter Hauenstein Edelobst + Beeren

5 records