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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.

Marwei

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

DE
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn

HU
2 records

Marulka

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SK
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
4 records

Iskra

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PL
5 records

Ivora

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

NL
2 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

ES
2 records

Iseo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HU
2 records

Martinka

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
2 records

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

DE
2 records

Lapillo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Marmotte

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

FR
3 records

Lady Bell

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Inferno

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

NL
2 records

Ladislav

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR
2 records

Maradiso

Active

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

NL
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records