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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.

REDWING

Active

Ribes L. · Currants

2 records

Altea

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL
4 records

Zeppelin

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

2 records

Alkon

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Almeza

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

IT
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

IT
2 records

Alandya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Alar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Aia ilu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

Akane

Application submitted

Malus Mill. · Apple

SK
2 records

Adélka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ
5 records

AJAMY

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

Agriset 761

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Pixy

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

5 records

Acrobat

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

NL
2 records