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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.

Pam'iat Materi

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych, Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych, Shevchenko Oleksandr Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Khokhlov Serhii IUriiovych, Yadrov Oleksandr Oleksiiovych,

UA
2 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Chupryna Lesia Mykhailivna, Shaitan Ivan Myronovych,

UA
1 record

Orbois

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Prunus L. · Plum

CHAMBERLIN THOMAS O.

IT
1 record

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Gebr. Bakker Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

Orangepen

Protection expired

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Hofmann Christa

HU
1 record

Palanka

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kuz`minets` Oksana Mykolaivna, Boldyzheva Liubov Dmytrivna,

UA
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.

ES
1 record

Orcino

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Pajam 2 ISK

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Erdoes Zoltan / Horvathne File Ildiko / Kerek Maria Magdolna / Kopacz Zoltanne / Mezoe Tiborne / Nyujto Ferenc / Molnarne Nyujto Julia / Nyujto Zsuzsanna

HU
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

GAEC ORARD (FR)

FR
1 record

ORAPENT

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

GAEC ORARD (FR)

FR
1 record

Oksana

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Kolot Valentyna Vasylivna, Kolot Viktor Mykolaiovych, Drobit`ko Mykola Oleksiiovych, Obertiuk IUrii Volodymyrovych, Temchenko Inna Viktorivna, Ivaniuk Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Petrychenko Vasyl Florovych, Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych,

UA
1 record

Cenchrus L. · Sandbur

Nicholas D. Gardner

UA
1 record

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Voitseshyna Nataliia Ivanivna, Mel`nyk Pavlo Oleksiiovych, Taktaiev Borys Anatoliiovych, Osypchuk Alla Andriivna, Nazar Stefaniia Hryhorivna, Bondarchuk Anatolii Andriiovych, Osypchuk Andrii Antonovych,

UA
2 records

Ojebyn ISK

Terminated

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

OHANIA

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

LLOYD/HAROLD/AUSTIN

ES
1 record

Ora Federico

Withdrawn

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

FERRARI VALENTINO

IT
1 record

P 3981

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Opal F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

F. Denel

UA
1 record

Ocelo

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records