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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.

Aldoniai

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

LT
3 records

Basco

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

HU
2 records

Baroc

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

RO
3 records

Arnold

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

BLANCAL

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
2 records

Arenski

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Adonia

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

RO
3 records

Badynek

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Adelyn

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

LV
2 records

Aquilone

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Achat

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

DE
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

AP2507

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn

HU
2 records

Baba

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SK
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
4 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ
3 records

B 146

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Ayrad

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records