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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.

Audry

Active

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

NL
3 records

Atakan

Active

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

RO
4 records

Asterion

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

Basel

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NL
3 records

WILMUTA

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

3 records

Beacon

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

Barvette

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

CZ
3 records

Avalon

Active

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

NL
3 records

Sepia

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

3 records

Amid

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ
4 records

Aroma

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
5 records

Anna

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
4 records

Angus 1

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

4 records

Zusha

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

6 records

Albatros

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
5 records

MAURINO

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

3 records

MARSH

Active

Citrus x paradisi Macfad. · Grapefruit

4 records

Leik

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

4 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

3 records

Orléans

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

3 records