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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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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.

SAINT JULIEN GF 655-2

Protection expired

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Smykov Volodymyr Karpovych, Oriekhova Valentyna Petrivna, Perfil`ieva Zoia Mykolaivna, Smykov Anatolii Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Zdravko Zankov, Ivan Todorov, Kunyu Stoev

BG
1 record

Rzeszowski

Terminated

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Ryahovo

Active

Vitis vinifera L. subsp. vinifera · Wine grape

Z. Zankov, I. Todorov, S. Pirgozliev, T. Nakova

BG
2 records

RUSALKA 1

Withdrawn

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

MINCHO GUENCHEV KONDAREV

ES
1 record

Rubinova

Terminated

Actinidia Lindl. · Actinidia

Klymenko Oleksandr Fedorovych, Kleieva Rima Fedorivna, Shaitan Ivan Myronovych,

UA
1 record

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Rosella

Terminated

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

GOETZ| Wolfram Goetz

DE
1 record

Runi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych

UA
2 records

Sapanta

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Francois Lallouet

UA
4 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Norman Glen Bradford (US)/Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
1 record

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

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

HR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Ovchynnikov Hryhorii Petrovych, Tarakhtii Liudmyla Ivanivna, Abliazova Aia Pavlivna, Tulaieva Maia Ivanivna, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna,

UA
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Rondo

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Prof. Dr. H. Becker

DE
2 records

Rubaca

Terminated

Rubus L. · Blackberry

SCHIMMELPFENG| Hermann Schimmelpfeng / LAUN| Dipl.Ing. N. Laun Lehrstuhl fuer Obstbau der TU Muenchen

DE
1 record

San Michele

Application submitted

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

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

IT
1 record

Romulus

Withdrawn

Vitis L. · Grapevine

R.Gilg et Succ. SA (FR)

FR
1 record