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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.

Red Emperor

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Radiant

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Podium

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Palatina

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Paki

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Octave

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

NL
2 records

Nouvo

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Montalban

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

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

NL
2 records

Megha

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Mercator

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Lianka

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SK
2 records

Lemon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SK
2 records

Krebsele

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Krasava

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

CZ
2 records

Krebsli

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Karkulka

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

CZ
6 records

Ilzu

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

CZ
2 records

Ivan

Active

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ
3 records

Italico

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Hololepa

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
8 records

Heartbreaker

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Heraut

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

NL
2 records