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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.

Hóvihar

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Eclipse

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

EBONY

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
6 records

Evaluna

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Gambit

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
2 records

Iulia

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
2 records

Itrana

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

MT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Golden Italian

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Gacela

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Iustin

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RO
3 records

Dunajka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SI
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Iside

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

CZ
4 records

Isadora

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

RO
3 records

Eris

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

IPPOLITO

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES
2 records