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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.

Vegas

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Turda

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO UA
3 records

Vila

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ SK
7 records

Tobias

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU NL
4 records

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

IT
3 records

Toro

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR NL
4 records

Topfirst

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ DE
6 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ SK
5 records

Weymouth

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL RO
3 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG ES MT
3 records

Auróra

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

HR HU SI
3 records

Vesprima

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ SK
5 records

Sylvaner

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR
4 records

Sobor

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU SK
3 records

Trofea

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU NL
3 records

Zainara

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR
4 records

Topáz

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU SK
3 records

Topas

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

DE PL
4 records

Sundance

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
4 records

SUM 0246

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU SK
4 records

Tita

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL RO
4 records