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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.

Tuff

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Tirrenia

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
3 records

May Glo

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
4 records

Hathor

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CZ
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
4 records

Doongara

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

ES
3 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Ceyhan

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Amando

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
4 records

Zoja

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SI
4 records

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

NL
3 records

Viivi

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
4 records

Zaitorde

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
6 records

Zaipubo

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

FR
6 records

Tim

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ
4 records

Victory

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES
3 records

Survio CL Plus

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

VERNA

Active

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

ES
5 records

Sylvia

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
5 records

Zaimajal

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
6 records