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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.

Bastos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Amant

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

2 records

Beforest

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
5 records

Arikan

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Alessandro

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DK
2 records

Beaver

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
2 records

ARGUDELL

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Albert

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
2 records

Sorrento

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

2 records

Albena

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

SK
2 records

Bajana

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

EE
3 records

Aramis

Active

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

NL
2 records

AL 1370

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

BARBARA

Active

Ornithopus sativus Brot. · Serradella

PT
2 records

Apetit

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Aija

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

LV
2 records

B 490

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

AP 2510

Active

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

HU
2 records

Balak

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Agawam

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

EE
2 records