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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.

Anbic

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Elke Steffen

2 records

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Janet N. Egger

2 records

BONSCA7288

Terminated

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Bernuetz Andrew

2 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch x Euphorbia cornastra (Dressler) Radcl.-Sm.

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Hartwig Bull

2 records

BONMAX 0983

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens x Glebionis carinata

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

BOLWI173

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

Albert L.C. Bolwijn

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam

2 records

Bolero

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Zaiger, Chris F.|929 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Zaiger, Gary N.|1907 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Gardner, Leith M.|1207 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Zaiger, Grant G.|4005 California Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

3 records

Bohéme

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Lorenzo Rivalta

3 records

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US

2 records

Balangloud

Terminated

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl. · Cabbage tree

Neil Alcock

2 records

Boreal

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Arwen

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

WHDA, LLP

3 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Bernuetz Andrew

2 records

Avgusta

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SEDOV EVGENIJ NIKOLAEVICh / SEROVA ZOYa MIHAJLOVNA / DOLMATOV EVGENIJ ALEKSEEVICh / SEDYShEVA GALINA ALEKSEEVNA

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch x Euphorbia cornastra (Dressler) Radcl.-Sm.

van der Lugt Ard

2 records

Artaban

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Bundesrepublik Deutschland vertreten durch Julius Kühn-Institut, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

2 records