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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.

Lukana

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

SK
2 records

Opál

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

CZ
2 records

Olympic

Active

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai · Japanese pear

NL
3 records

Miroval

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
2 records

MONTIZO

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Mirasun

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Ola

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

SK
2 records

Odin

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Lota

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

HU
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Monika

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Ora Long

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Milan

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

LIMONERA

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

ES
3 records

Odeta

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
8 records