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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

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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.

Ingeborg

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SE
4 records

JOANENCA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Johan

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CZ
3 records

Farbuz

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
6 records

Elisa

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
2 records

Jelona

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ribes x nidigrolaria Rud. Bauer et A. Bauer · Jostaberry

NL
4 records

Iancu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Elaiași

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

RO
3 records

Faludi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Granada

Terminated

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

NL
2 records

Ekmek

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

NL
4 records

Gediz

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

SI
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Jatsi

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

FI
5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

RO
2 records