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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.

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
3 records

Mikado

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

CY
4 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

NL
7 records

Oneida

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

PL
5 records

NS Mons

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

Paskal

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RO
3 records

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

FR
4 records

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

IT
3 records

PALOMAR

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
4 records

LISBON

Active

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

ES
3 records

NUBIANA

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ES
4 records

Laura

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

IT
3 records

Ninfa

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

IT
3 records

Naram

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

NL
3 records

Kuusiku

Active

Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga

EE
4 records

Marwe

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL
8 records

Malahit

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

EE
6 records

Myrthos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Mucsuma

Active

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

NL
4 records