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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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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.

Janina

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Gerhard Martens

DE
1 record

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA

ES
1 record

Karlyk 5

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Khokhlov Serhii IUriiovych

UA
2 records

INTEC VIA

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/TECHNIGERA SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vasyl`ieva Marharyta IUrivna, Dehovtsova Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Hladkov Dmytro Serhiiovych, Volok Ol`ha Anatoliivna, Amcheslavs`ka Olena Valentynivna, Moriev Viktor Vasyl`ovych, Havrysh Serhii Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

JAGUAR

Withdrawn

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

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Jafar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Piet de Vries

UA
2 records

Kalyna

Application submitted

Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn. · Tartary buckwheat

Kharevskyi Yevhen Viktorovych, Vilchynska Liudmyla Alikovna, Havrylianchyk Ruslan Yuriiovych, Burdyha Vitalii Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)

FR
1 record

Kaptur

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. subsp. vulgare · Barley

Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich

PL
1 record

Kalenda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CIRAD (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
1 record

Jaan

Terminated

Clematis viticella L. · Italian leather flower

Uno Kivistik, Aili Kivistik

EE
1 record

Kanzler

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

LAND RHEINLAND OPPENHEIM| Land Rheinland-Pfalz, vertreten durch das DLR Rheinhessen-Nahe-Hunsrueck Dienstsitz Oppenheim

DE
2 records

Kantata

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych, Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych,

UA
2 records

Kacper F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Barbara Khrzhanovs`ka, Yezhy Matchak, Tereza Bartlomiieschak,

UA
2 records

Prunus x gondouinii (Poit. & Turpin) Rehder · Duke cherry

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

IZABEL

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
1 record

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Khun Prachuap Kruekkhoksung

UA
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

SI
1 record

INTR

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Ponomarenko Oleksandr Kostiantynovych

UA
2 records

Juhas

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Ishtara ISK

Withdrawn

Prunus domestica x (Prunus cerasifera x Prunus persica)

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Isa

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

IS 1510

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records