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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.

Fiordoro

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Dattored

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

ES
2 records

FERCADEU

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Fetel

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

ES4123

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Charisma

Active

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

HU
2 records

Festina

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
3 records

Epoca

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HU
2 records

Candido

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

Dace

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LV
2 records

Elza

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Cyril

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
2 records

Fanter

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RO
2 records

Diana

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ
4 records

Farona

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Eleonora

Active

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

HU
2 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
2 records