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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.

Norna ISK

Terminated

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Naomi

Active

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

p. Khuanh Ksiano Binh

UA
1 record

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

Havrylets Nataliia Illivna, Ruzhyts`ka Iryna Vasylivna, Kozhokar Zina Myroslavivna, Udovychenko Kateryna Mykolaivna, Sobol` Viktor Andriiovych, Hrynyk Ihor Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

MULATA

Withdrawn

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

TAKII & CO LTD

ES
1 record

MYREST

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Mornen N

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Nibori

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Shcevchenko Igor

UA
2 records

Myruni

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Nival

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Noir d'Ecully

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Tarakhtii Liudmyla Ivanivna, Meleshko Larysa Fedorivna, Sambors`ka Hanna Kyrylivna, Abliazova Aia Pavlivna, Tulaieva Maia Ivanivna, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna, Aivazian Petros Karapetovych,

UA
1 record

Montana

Application submitted

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Penning Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Abliazova Aia Pavlivna, Tulaieva Maia Ivanivna, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna, Aivazian Petros Karapetovych,

UA
1 record

Motabo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

MONTA

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

APP Darzkopibas instituts, R.Dumbravs

LV
1 record

Nen`ka

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych, Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd. · Bitter vetch

ITAP (ALBACETE)

ES
1 record

Nelson F1

Terminated

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

Angeles Maria

UA
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

NF137 SYRIA

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Bernardini Danilo

UA
1 record

MONIFEST

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Khareba Oleksandr Volodymyrovych

UA
2 records