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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.

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
3 records

Premium Crop

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

NL
2 records

Provod

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

CZ
3 records

Provize

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Parker

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Ortano

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
3 records

Moonglow

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

ES
4 records

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
2 records

Portval

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

RO
2 records

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

ES
4 records

Prizewinner

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

NL
2 records

Pannovy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Oranos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

FR
3 records

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

ES
2 records

Prima Top

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Primared

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records