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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.

TPC

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

FR
6 records

Suketto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Topper

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

DE
6 records

Umbrano

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

CZ
4 records

Stiora

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

SE
5 records

Somlyó

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

HU
3 records

Triumf

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

Voldo

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Viviana

Active

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

RO
3 records

SONGOLD

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ES
4 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Viorica

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

Vedea TR

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RO
3 records

Verdant

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

NL
3 records

V295OL

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Telse

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

NL
3 records

Turing

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

SI
3 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES
5 records

Tribuno

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

EUROSEMILLAS, S.A.

PT
3 records