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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.

Meldiva

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
2 records

Mirny

Active

Scorzonera hispanica L. · Black salsify

CZ
2 records

Kamus

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

HU
2 records

Medina

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Kamka

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

SK
3 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SI
3 records

Kalocsai 505

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Limone

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
2 records

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

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
2 records

Kämpe

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SE
2 records

Mileniu

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

RO
2 records

MATEUR

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

Milena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

MHL2

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
4 records

MF 12/1

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

NL
2 records

Leontina

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

CZ
3 records