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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

Found in these crops

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.

Evipo014

Terminated

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.

2 records

DLFYIN7

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

CROCORPRI

Terminated

Phygelius E. Mey. · Cape fuchsia

Malcolm Spencer

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

2 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pierre Bernard^^^François Bernard

2 records

EURZ0019

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

CIVNB557

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

3 records

Helleborus orientalis x Helleborus x ericsmithii

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Delphinium x belladonna hort. ex Bergmans · Belladonna delphinium

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Fenshine

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele

3 records

Fenfu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele

3 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Esm Sol

Active

Limonium sinense (Girard) Kuntze · Chinese statice

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

CHQZ0003

Terminated

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

ESMINAUD

Active

Ficus benghalensis L.

J. van Geest Holding B.V.

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Fantasia

Terminated

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

W. G. van der Jagt

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

F4119

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Rolfe Nominees Pty Ltd

2 records

Salix L. · Willow

Stig Larsson

2 records