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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.

Bryská

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ SK
5 records

Aligoté

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG FR
3 records

Bonset

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ SK
3 records

Boiken

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL SI
7 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ SK
5 records

Akerö

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
6 records

Bruno

Active

Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C. F. Liang & A. R. Ferguson · Kiwifruit

NL SI
3 records

Lara

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

ES NL
5 records

Brokmal

Active

Pyrus L. · Pear

DE ES
3 records

Bianca

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU RO
3 records

Big Lory

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

IT UA
3 records

Bielaar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
9 records

Harogem

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ FR
4 records

Harko

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ HU
3 records

Arapaho

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

DE NL
3 records

Katalin

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE HU
5 records

Hájenka

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ SK
5 records

Andical

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR
6 records

Grossane

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES FR
3 records

Aledo

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR
3 records