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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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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.

Cotinus coggygria Scop. · European smoketree

Pineau Patrick

6 records

obf0604

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Robert Gabriel

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

7 records

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

6 records

Luregust

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kobelt

7 records

Ornithopus sativus Brot. · Serradella

Nutt Bradley

6 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

VROMANS JAAP

7 records

Keiyeul

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

KEISEI ROSE NURSERIES

6 records

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Yasuhiro Takahata^^^Tetsufumi Sakai^^^Masaru Tanaka^^^MASARU YOSHINAGA^^^Hiroki Nakayama^^^Yoshinori Nakazawa^^^Toru Kumagai^^^Yumi Kai^^^Kenji Katayama^^^Yasuyuki Murakami^^^Kazunari Iwaki

6 records

HW624

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Hunter David M.

6 records

Solidago L. · Goldenrod

Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG

6 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W.Cain

7 records

Kirameki

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

YOSHIIE KAZUO

7 records

Hpopr013

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Plant Select N.V.

6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Mariangela Zaramella/ Giacomo Colla

12 records

Jacsegra

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Thousand Oaks, CA, US

6 records

IFG Two

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W. Cain, PhD.

6 records

Floreal

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

NO DECLARADOS

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

R HARKNESS and CO LTD

6 records

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl. · ZZ plant

Spruit Adrianus Theodorus

6 records

Corona

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Royal Berries S.L.U.

7 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Stewart Philip J. / Robertson Renae R. / Coons Kevin / Coss Joanne F. / Edmondson Amy Marie / Renteria Agustin

7 records

Cadenza

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Fresh Forward Holding B.V., 6851 ET Huissen

6 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, North Dakota State University

6 records