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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.

Zaidaso

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
4 records

Zezulka

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ
8 records

Žitnica

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Vezir

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
2 records

Ubari

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

HU
2 records

Sumo 2

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

FR
4 records

Tyncanto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Zenith

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

IT
2 records

Triumph

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IT
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

Triumf

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RO
3 records

Svatava

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
4 records

Zaphito

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE
2 records

Zanzibar

Active

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

CZ
2 records

Zaitreme

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
5 records