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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.

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

Rafzas

Active

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai var. culta (Mak.) Nakai · Asian pear

CZ
2 records

Quadro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
2 records

Putna

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

RO
2 records

PICUDO

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

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

HU
2 records

Namare

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE
3 records

Papaya Pear

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Record

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Pyrit

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Punto

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
4 records

Myronas

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
4 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

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

ES
2 records