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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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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.

Vitis L. · Grapevine

MARCULESCU MIRCEAGORJAN SERGIU STEFANTRUSCA ION BOGDANPOPESCU RALUCA IULIANA

RO
2 records

Patriot F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Srbek Liubosh, Oliva IAn, Horal Irzhi, Tyshkovs`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA

ES
2 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA

ES
2 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovy

UA
2 records

ADV 1247

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Advanta Enterprises Limited (IN)

FR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

1 record

Mészi Kadarka

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Pál Mészáros

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

2 records

Mirared 1

Withdrawn

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. x P. persica (L.) Batsch · Myrobalan x Peach

Nova S.r.l.

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Dominique Croix, Jacques Ranchon

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

1 record

RTPIV791-38

Terminated

Paeonia lactiflora x Paeonia delavayi

Thierry Rat^^^Françoise Rat^^^Planteck International Inc.

2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Gerhard Och

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

2 records

Mb 1-110

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Viveros Proseplan S.L.

1 record

LSDRW03-0

Terminated

Lupinus L. · Lupine

Kazunori Sato^^^Tsutomu Semba

1 record

Portulaca oleracea L. · Common purslane

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record