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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.

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

MARINA

Terminated

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
1 record

Mileda F1

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Bruno Floch

UA
1 record

Mexico F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Gerard Balder

UA
1 record

MERIFLAME

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Adrianus W M Enthoven (NL)

FR
1 record

MAS 20D

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
1 record

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. · Rose geranium

ENTHOVEN ADRIANUS W.M.

IT
1 record

Marlena

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Atanas Blagov

BG
2 records

MICHINOKU

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Nakajima Tenkoen Co Ltd (JP)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Melrom

Active

Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott · Black chokeberry

ANCU IRINAMLADIN GHEORGHESTURZEANU MONICAISAC VALENTINA

RO
2 records

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Turovtsev Mykola Ivanovych, Turovtseva Valentyna Oleksandrivna,

UA
2 records

MARADONA

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.CLAUSE

UA
2 records

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

Paul Chuhg

UA
1 record

MESSDOB

Terminated

Ilex L. · Holly

Kathleen K. MESERVE (US)

FR
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Malva

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Vasylenko Viktoriia Ivanivna, Moiseichenko Nelia Vasylivna,

UA
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
2 records

Marabou F1

Terminated

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

Robert Prieur

UA
2 records

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. · Rose geranium

ENTHOVEN ADRIANUS W.M.

IT
1 record

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Medeia

Withdrawn

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
2 records

Manosk

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Ralf Kuijpers

UA
2 records