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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.

Cal Darbule

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Pierce, Robert

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Portulaca oleracea L. · Common purslane

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Crearedy

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard^^^Pierre Bernard

2 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike

2 records

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

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

Koot Arjan

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer · Geraldton wax

Nitzan Nir

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Bernuetz Andrew

2 records

BONPRI 515

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Bronner

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Norbert Becker

2 records

Colora

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Walter Hartmann

3 records