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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.

Rannia Duky

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Radionov Oleksandr Petrovych, Duka Stepan Kharytonovych,

UA
1 record

Redgrave

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

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

P.J. Struik

UA
2 records

Reactor

Withdrawn

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

DE
1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Raul F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Dirk Zaudt

UA
1 record

Raiduha

Terminated

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Spriahailo Oksana Anatoliivna, Kucher Anatolii Oleksiiovych,

UA
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Hochschule Geisenheim Institut fuer Rebenzuechtung

DE
2 records

Regina

Terminated

Rubus L. · Blackberry

Ilario Ioriatti c/o Berryplant

DE
1 record

Reggae

Terminated

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Leo Berbee & Zn. B.V./Meyer

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dimitar Mitev, Zdravko Zankov, Ivan Todorov

BG
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Andreas Peil, Crista Fischer,

UA
6 records

RAQUEL

Active

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Rainier ISK

Protection expired

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Raisaine

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Radohost'

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kopan` Kira Mykolaivna, Kopan Volodymyr Pavlovych,

UA
1 record

Radoslavka

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Pryimachuk Liubov Stepanivna

UA
2 records

Red Garcia

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
1 record

Radames

Terminated

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
2 records

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Remembe

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records