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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.

M9 Roelofs

Application submitted

Malus Mill. · Apple

Roelofs Boomkwekerij

PL
2 records

MAYA

Application submitted

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
1 record

Lord

Application submitted

Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn

Andrejs Bruvelis

UA
2 records

Lunima

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Holovchenko Roman Oleksandrovych,Holovchenko Oleksandr IAkovych,

UA
2 records

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

Harry Besans

UA
1 record

Luval

Terminated

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Marlene

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch x Euphorbia cornastra (Dressler) Radcl.-Sm.

GUTBIER GREGOR

SE
1 record

Lugel

Terminated

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Lumen

Application submitted

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

Barenbrug Australia (AU)

FR
1 record

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Luciebell

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. Unit N Peek House, Dales Manor Business Park

NL
2 records

Lucca

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

Van den Bos Freesia B.V.

NL
1 record

LUGUESA 2Z

Terminated

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

JUNTA DE GALICIA (CIFA)

ES
1 record

Marcial

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

NL
1 record

Maradonna F1

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

F.della Rocca

UA
2 records

LQH308

Terminated

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

Maisadour Societe Cooperative Agricole (FR)

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Lora

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Stasieva Mariia Ivanivna, Yarmak IEvheniia Dmytrivna, Storozhuk Kateryna Moisiivna, Bankovska Mariia Hryhorivna, Dylyk Antonina Petrivna, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna, Meleshko Larysa Fedorivna,

UA
2 records

MALIBU

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

HANSSON DK

DK
1 record

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Oriekhova Olena Anatoliivna, Krylov Oleh Mykolaiovych, Borysov Oleksandr Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record