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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.

Hellboy

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Livio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Jozífek

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Josegold

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Kara

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
2 records

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
5 records

Lisanco

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

DE
2 records

JOLEY

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

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

NL
2 records

Lincoln

Active

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

EE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Jazeel

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Lila Lu

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
2 records

Kwee MC

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

NL
2 records

K12448

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

SI
2 records

Goldita

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records