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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

PSG711

Withdrawn

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

PICKSEED

IT
1 record

PSBO22158

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES
1 record

Rebecka

Active

Fragaria x vescana Rud. Bauer & A. Bauer

Trajkovski, Karin

SE
1 record

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Moshe Zalsman

UA
2 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

BRADFORD LOWELL GLEN / BRADFORD NORMAN

IT
1 record

Purpurovyi

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Khokhlov Serhii IUriiovych

UA
2 records

Red Rock

Withdrawn

Echinodorus L.C. Rich ex Engelm. · Amazon sword

KALIEBE TOMAS| Tomas Kaliebe (Gartenbau)

DE
1 record

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Corydalis solida (L.) Clairv. · bird-in-a-bush

J.P. de Goede

NL
1 record

PST2BR

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
1 record

PSBY22100

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES
1 record

Prymadona Liuks F1

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Panchev IUrii Ivanovych

UA
2 records

Pryp'iat`

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Rozentsveih Vladyslav IEvheniiovych, Shablyns`ka Ol`ha Vasylivna, Holoienko Denys Valeriiovych, Davydenko Oleh Heorhiiovych,

UA
2 records

Pryma liuks F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Panchev IUrii Ivanovych

UA
2 records

Cornus mas L. · Cornelian cherry

Arboretum i Zakład Fizjografii w Bolestraszycach

PL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
2 records

R 62-396 ISK

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

PRENULES

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

EXPLOTACIONES AGRARIA TERRER, S.L.

ES
2 records

Promito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vreugdenhil Breeding & Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Khartmut Kliain, Troian Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Kondratenko Mykola Viktorovych,

UA
2 records

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Kobyzhcha Ivan Oleksandrovych, Solodiuk Nataliia Volodymirivna, Zhydok Nataliia Pavlivna, Hrynyk Ihor Volodymyrovych, Bardakov Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Bardakov Anatolii Hryhorovych,

UA
2 records

Profi F1

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yost van den Eiden

UA
2 records