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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

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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.

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Pierre TURC & Fils SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Verum

Terminated

Miscanthus x giganteus J. M. Greef & Deuter ex Hodk. & Renvoize · Giant miscanthus

Drahun Oleksandr Viktorovych

UA
2 records

Turbo

Withdrawn

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

MICHEL OBTENTION

IT
1 record

Tum

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Warszawskie Przedsiębiorstwo Hodowli Roślin Ogrodniczych

PL
2 records

Troya

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dimitar Babrikov, Venelin Roychev, Agricultural University - Plovdiv (BG)

BG
1 record

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Tutti Sun

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause SAS (FR)/Abundant Seeds Pty Ltd (AU)

FR
1 record

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Vento F1

Terminated

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Willem P. Van haecke

UA
1 record

Tromboncino

Terminated

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

TT706

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

T&T VEGETABLE SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Yarushnykov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, Taranenko Liliia Ivanivna,

UA
2 records

Vasco F1

Active

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

Mark van der Zouwen

UA
1 record

Tryumf

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

UNI3510

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Eric Rayn

UA
2 records

Trent

Terminated

Ribes L. · Currants

JECH| Zbynek Jech c/o Sempra Praha -Breeding Station-

DE
1 record

Citrus L. · Citrus

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

ES
2 records

TREAZURE

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

ZAJAC PERFORMANCE SEEDS

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Miroslav Ivanov, Zdravko Nakov, Vanyo Haygarov

BG
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yurkevych Larysa Nazarivna, Potopal`s`kyi Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Travisto

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

INAKTIV Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG

DE
1 record

Valentyn 90

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Filobok Vira Oleksiivna, Fomenko Nina Panteliivna, Bukreieva Halyna Ivanivna, Khudokormova Zhanna Mykolaivna, Filobok leontii Petrovych, Kudriashov Ihor Mykolaiovych, Bespalova Liudmyla Andriivna, Dudka Liubov Fedorivna, Kovtunenko Viktor IAkovych, Tymof

UA
1 record