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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.

Love Day

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floricultura B.V.

NL
1 record

Lawina

Withdrawn

Lonicera caerulea L. · Blue-berried honeysuckle

OGUP „Bakczarskoje”

PL
1 record

LNS-19

Application submitted

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

Peak Plant Genetics

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Lehenda Mliiva

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych, Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych,

UA
2 records

Lizzard

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
1 record

Long de Chine

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Livizion

Application submitted

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Schumann Cord, Busch Heinrich,

UA
1 record

Lombacad

Terminated

Pyrus L. · Pear

INAKTIV Franck Reimer +

DE
1 record

Lehenda

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Starychenko Vasyl Mykolaiovych, Romaniuk Lidiia Serhiivna, Shcerbyna Olena Zinoviivna, Mykhailov Viacheslav Hryhorovych,

UA
2 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

BARTOLINI SUSANNA / GUERRIERO ROLANDO / LORETI FILIBERTO

IT
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Robert Louis Laperriere (FR)

FR
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Mercier Jean-Claude

UA
2 records

Lobo ISK

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Landini F1

Terminated

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

Gerard Balder

UA
1 record

Lava

Application submitted

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Dariusz Kapias

PL
1 record

LDD 06

Terminated

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

Maisadour Societe Cooperative Agricole (FR)

FR
1 record

Lival

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

LAPNOEM

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Philippe Laperriere (Roseraie Laperriere) (FR)/Richard Laperriere (Roseraie Laperriere) (FR)

FR
1 record

La Turinoise

Protection expired

Ribes L. · Currants

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Landmark F1

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Archipiano Murielle

UA
1 record