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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.

Kalina

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

HRISTO ATANASOV GEORGIEVCHAVDAR HRISTOV GEORGIEV

RO
2 records

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Institut Sadiwnictwa Ukrainska Akademija Agrarnich Nauk Volodymyr Kopan

PL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Naumov Ruslan Olehovych, Krasniuk Viacheslav Anatoliiovych,

UA
2 records

JR13

Active

Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulata · Tangelo

LEON LEIPOLDT ESSELEN

ES
1 record

Jaune canaria

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Service Officiel de Controle (FR)

FR
1 record

Khotynchanka

Terminated

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Satina Liudmyla Fedorivna, Saiko Valentyna Ivanivna,

UA
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Oliinyk Tetiana Mykolaivna, Zelia Heorhii Viorelovych, Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych, Rozhniatovskyi Andrii Olehovych, Podhaiets`kyi Anatolii Adamovych, Taktaiev Borys Anatoliiovych, Kupriianova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Zakharchuk Nataliia Anatoliivna, Furdyha My

UA
2 records

JARAMA

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

ES
1 record

Josefine

Active

Vinca minor L. · Lesser periwinkle

Herbert Menke

DE
1 record

Ketziner idéal = M 16

Protection expired

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
1 record

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

Sjaak van de Ploeg

UA
2 records

JAN 06

Terminated

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Wilfried Janßen (Baumschule)

DE
1 record

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Juga

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

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

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Jewel Time

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

PL
1 record

Jette

Withdrawn

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

KRAMER KURT| Kurt Kramer (Heidezuechtung) / TueBER| Heinz Tueber

DE
2 records

Kazka

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Oratovs`kyi Mykhailo Tymofiiovych, Turovtsev Mykola Ivanovych,

UA
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

JERONIMO

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
1 record

Jem

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

JAN J.DE BRUIN

UA
2 records

JOMAILA

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
1 record

Kermen

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Mincho G. Kondarev, Kiril K. Kralev, Nedyalka I.Matevska, Ivan D. Ganev, Krastyu V. Shishkov, Mariya G. Nedeva

BG
1 record