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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.

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Hari Besels

UA
2 records

Reine Hortense

Terminated

Prunus x gondouinii (Poit. & Turpin) Rehder · Duke cherry

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Red Halen

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
1 record

REGINE

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

Fischer, C. / Murawski, H.

HU
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Redrok

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Andrzej i Szymon Nowakowscy

PL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

AT
1 record

Realmonte

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

REDPAC

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

Agromillora Catalana S.A.U.

ES
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

UA
1 record

Red Bluff

Application submitted

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Maveridge Licensing B.V.

NL
1 record

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

RAPITÁN

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Reberger

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dr. Rudolf Eibach / Prof. Dr. Reinhard Töpfer

DE
2 records

RICOTE

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
1 record