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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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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.

Twojoan

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

TWOMEY JEREMIAH-FORSTER

6 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Terry A. Bacon, Michael Streim.

6 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

7 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

8 records

Sparanke

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

6 records

Sunbelho

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Yasuyuki Murakami, Takeshi Kanaya

6 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

University of Sydney

6 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

7 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

VI¥A DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE AGRICULTURA DE LOS EEUU DE ACA. EN EL SERVICIO DE INV. AGRICOLA

6 records

Sciros

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

JOY McKENZIE

8 records

Ravellia

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Fresh Forward Holding B.V., 6851 ET Huissen

6 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

7 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc Genetics, Zaiger's Inc Genetics

7 records

Santina

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

9 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

7 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

7 records

Pronne

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Van De Pol Peter A.

7 records

Phlebodium aureum (L.) J. Sm. · gold-foot fern

Raadschelders Varens BV

7 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

7 records

Reina

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

6 records

Protano

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Van De Pol Peter A.

7 records

Prime

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

THE VOLCANI CENTER

7 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nils Klemm

6 records

PE1UNIBO

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Stefano Musacchi^^^Vincenzo Ancarani^^^Silviero Sansavini

10 records