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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.

Titouan

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
3 records

Sorin

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

RO
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Strival

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL
2 records

Striata

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HU
2 records

Tirreno

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Sombrero

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

HU
2 records

Rubeny

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Solbello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Solara

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
2 records

Tinker

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

SI
3 records

Torera

Active

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

HU
2 records

TOP MARK

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ES
2 records

Rýnské

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

NL
3 records

Toboval

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records