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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.

BC415

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

Albedo

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

DE
2 records

Arena

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ NL
2 records

De Vorgebirg

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

FR HR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica (Suckow) C. K. Schneid. · Nectarine

RO SI
2 records

Filmeno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Adona F1

Application submitted

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HR UA
2 records

H-BO-1

Protection expired

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ SK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Campbell 33

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Darrow

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

RO SI
2 records

Cewel

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
3 records

Fiano

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR MT
2 records

Amsdenova

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ SK
2 records

B-VA-4

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ SK
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR
2 records

Ausonio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BG
2 records

Appio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Alumic

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
3 records

Cebesto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Bounty

Protection expired

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

CZ SK
2 records