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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.

Ivanhoe ISK

Terminated

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Katinka F1

Terminated

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Ger Beemsterboer

UA
1 record

Kati

Terminated

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Szkółka Drzew i Krzewów Artur Knapik

PL
1 record

Italico

Application submitted

Cupressus L. · Cypress

PANCONESI ALBERTO C/O C.N.R. / RADDI PAOLOC/O C.N.R.

IT
1 record

Käthe K

Active

Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath

Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR

DE
1 record

Kasumi F 1

Withdrawn

Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis (L.) Hanelt · Bok choy

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

SI
1 record

Kassina ISK

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Kasztelanka

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Joannax XR

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Jive

Terminated

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Egbertus Joseph Meulenbroek

UA
1 record

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Jerry L

Active

Diospyros virginiana L. · American Persimmon

STANICA FLORINJERRY LEHMANMIHAI COSMIN ALEXANDRUASANICA CONSTANTIN ADRIAN

RO
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Katsumi Morigughi

UA
2 records

Jako

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Padana Sementi Elette

BE
1 record

JESCO

Withdrawn

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FIRMA DIRKEN DE FOESENEK (NL)

FR
1 record

Jersey ISK

Terminated

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Karna

Protection expired

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Landwirtschaftliche Bundesversuchswirtschaften Ges.m.b.H.

AT
2 records

JEANNE D'ARC

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

STEEN JØRGENSEN

DK
1 record

Kargu

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Manier Tohumculuk

PL
1 record

Karesova ISK

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Jaspi ISK

Withdrawn

Prunus salicina x Prunus spinosa

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Kapaz

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

UA
2 records

KAORI

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

Jantar

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records