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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.

Sandra

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ
3 records

SATSUMA

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ES
6 records

Promissa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

CZ
3 records

Padoc

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

NL
4 records

Roodneus

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

NL
9 records

Romano

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
3 records

Ronny

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HU
3 records

Romance

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
5 records

Polka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE
7 records

Rikö

Active

Ribes x nidigrolaria Rud. Bauer et A. Bauer · Jostaberry

HU
6 records

Olympus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
4 records

Romanza

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DE
3 records

Rocket

Terminated

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

Golden World

PT
3 records

Nova

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
4 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
4 records

Narana

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE
6 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HU
4 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records