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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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Breakdown by crop

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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.

Flamenco

Active

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

TOZER SEEDS LTD

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

F15S21

Active

Bidens triplinervia Kunth

Koichiro Nishikawa

2 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Dopetsuryesto

Application submitted

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Fissamba

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

2 records

Fisrowi

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

2 records

Penstemon barbatus x Penstemon heterophyllus

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Krüger, Dirk

2 records

Dolgo

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Sagaplant AS, N-3812 Akkerhaugen

2 records

Domino

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Koot Arjan

2 records

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Kniphofia Moench · Red hot poker

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

Koot Arjan

2 records