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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.

ALLHYTIA

Active

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Agnes

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

2 records

Ageratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower

The Estate of Thomas H. Boyle

2 records

ALLVWAV

Active

Veronica x media Schrad.

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Admiral

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

3 records

Alice

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Carl Marius Lowe

3 records

Alfresco

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Hadeco (Pty) Ltd.

2 records

Alexia

Active

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

van Paemel Thierry|Oostkamp, BE

2 records

Prunus L. · Plum

Research Institute For Fruit Growing Pitesti - Maracineni

2 records

Acofal

Application submitted

Fallopia baldschuanica (Regel) Holub

JOHN HUTCHINSON

2 records

1400 KE

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele

3 records

22BD

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Jordan John|Brawley, CA, US / Jordan Stephen|Lompoc, CA, US

2 records

11LI

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

James Berry

2 records

DKC3752

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT IT
2 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

DKC3795

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ekhard Holzhausen

UA
4 records

LID3130C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

SK UA
3 records

Sofiia

Active

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

Lyubov Taranenko c/o Antaria GmbH / Oleg Yatsyshen c/o Antaria GmbH / Pavio Taranenko c/o Antaria GmbH / Oksana Drozd c/o Antaria GmbH

DE UA
3 records

SM Grot

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

LT
3 records

Skima

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2n, FR

DE FR
2 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
3 records

MAS 54H

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT
3 records