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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.

Kaneco

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Florio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HU
2 records

Hyslop

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Florin

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RO
2 records

Hatrix

Active

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

HU
2 records

Kalocsai M

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Florica

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RO
3 records

G 16

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

NL
2 records

G-139

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

SI
2 records

Hapil

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR
4 records

Fusara

Active

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

HU
2 records

Furret

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Juningia

Active

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

DE
3 records

Flamenco

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU
2 records

Júlia

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SK
2 records

Julia

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DK
2 records

Kingu

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HU
2 records