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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.

Niitaka

Active

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai · Japanese pear

FR NL
3 records

Perseus

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ SK
4 records

Blue lake nano

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HR IT SI
3 records

Valahia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO UA
3 records

Merion

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

NL SE
3 records

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

HR SI
3 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

FR NL
4 records

Marianna

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU NL
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE LT
4 records

Radoš

Protection expired

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ SK
3 records

Produkta

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ SK
5 records

Lotova

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

SI UA
3 records

Primus

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

CZ NL
6 records

Napoleon

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES FR
9 records

Valido

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU NL
3 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ SK
5 records

Simultan

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

RO UA
4 records

Parade

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ NL
3 records

Torino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ SK
4 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

IT MT PT
3 records