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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.

Olea europaea L. · Olive

MT
2 records

Peppone

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

Pepi

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

EE
6 records

Rulenka

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

CZ
2 records

Samera

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
8 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Refrén

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Refošk

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

SI
3 records

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

FR
2 records

Rubizzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Probeko

Active

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

CZ
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Red Ore

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

RSM 4809

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Sagro

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IT
2 records

Pantos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE
2 records

Rovi

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

DK
2 records