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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.

Kabar

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

ESBAL

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

ES
5 records

Jungi

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Isotta

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

GUERRERO

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

Isabella

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

IT
3 records

Fenbra

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Jubileum

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Iride

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Irema BS

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

LT
2 records

Felicita

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Judaine

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

Endrusz

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Gita

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LV
2 records

Emperol

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Ingrid

Active

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

NL
2 records

Greenwich

Terminated

Agrostis canina L. · Velvet bent

DE
2 records