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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.

216-3 Cl

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

34 EM

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Vigros

Withdrawn

Pistacia atlantica x Pistacia vera

Rafael Navajas Pérez^^^Roberto de la Herrán Moreno^^^Francisca Robles Rodríguez^^^Carmelo Ruiz Rejón^^^Pedro J. Sola Campoy

1 record

Bostana F1

Terminated

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

XINGPING ZHANG

UA
1 record

Bonelle

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

BACANORO

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INTERSEMILLAS, S.A.

ES
1 record

Mars

Withdrawn

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

Vitro Hellas S.A.

2 records

Ariozo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

UA
1 record

Paula

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

2 records

Palatina

Withdrawn

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Banti F1

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Shevchenko Igor

UA
2 records

Balu

Application submitted

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

Shevchenko Igor

UA
2 records

Kuegrapurpi

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Pelargonium crispum and Pelargonium x domesticum

Christa Hofmann^^^Klaus Olbricht^^^Katrin Meinl

1 record

Noracila

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ANTONIO M.DE RON PEDREIRA

ES
1 record

Nayade

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

INCHA09101

Terminated

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Birgit Hofmann

1 record

Lilani

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

1 record

Palomina

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Ushuaya

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Winter COT

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

1 record

Maxin

Active

Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Maxine M. Thompson

1 record

Jade

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Herbert Ehrmaier

1 record