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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.

Rooja

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ROJA spółka z o.o. w upadłości likwidacyjnej

PL
2 records

Rosmerta

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Toth Magdolna / Bodor Peter

HU
2 records

Romanza F1

Terminated

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

Jin Huan

UA
1 record

Royal rosa

Protection expired

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
1 record

Roma

Application submitted

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

Flora Lusitana

PT
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

ROYAL

Terminated

Campanula L. · Bellflower

GARTNERIET TVILLINGEGAARDEN A/S

DK
1 record

Rovada OLC

Protection expired

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

Szkółka Drzew i Krzewów Roman Buła

PL
1 record

Rodeo

Active

Momordica charantia L. · Bitter melon

VINATORU COSTEL

RO
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Maliukina Nina Anatoliivna, Mazurenko Liudmyla Stepanivna, Kovalova Iryna Anatoliivna, Chysnikov Vitalii Stepanovych, Tulaieva Maiia Ivanivna,

UA
4 records

Rocalba

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ROCALBA S.A.

IT
1 record

Rima

Terminated

Actinidia Lindl. · Actinidia

Skrypchenko Nadiia Vasylivna, Shaitan Ivan Myronovych, Kleieva Rima Fedorivna,

UA
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

LAND HESSEN GEISENHEIM| Land Hessen, vertreten durch FA f. Wein- und Gartenbau, Ge- traenketechnologie u.Landespflege-Fachgb. f.Rebenzuech.u.-veredl.-

DE
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Rici

Active

Vitis riparia Michx. x Vitis cinerea Engelm.

Dr. C. Börner + in der Biol. Reichsrebenzüch- tungsanstalt / Dr. R. Seeliger in der Biol. Reichsrebenzüchtungs- anstalt

DE
2 records

RM 91

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Sud Cereales (FR)

FR
1 record

Rusilva

Protection expired

Rubus L. · Blackberry

Dr. Rudolf Bauer (+)

DE
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Rodos F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Henrikh IUst

UA
2 records

Rio Grapo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

RISTINE

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record