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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.

Pingo

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE
3 records

Mihailis

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

RO
3 records

Nuria

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Nubia

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

IT
2 records

Nr. 16

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
2 records

Picolino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Philetta

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

DE
2 records

Novamac

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

PL
5 records

Meronda

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

DE
2 records

ONWARD

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

ES
3 records

Petrovka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SI
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

Nomdimba

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Nógrád

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Persika

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DE
2 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Perifigi

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

Pergolin

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

SI
2 records