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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.

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

SAS Sauvé-Guittet

PL
1 record

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Spriahailo Oksana Anatoliivna, Kucher Ruslan Anatoliiovych, Kucher Anatolii Oleksiiovych,

UA
2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Hybriforce 3400

Application submitted

Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa · Alfalfa

PANAM FRANCE SARL

IT
1 record

Halo

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

PL
1 record

Hoka

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause SAS (FR)

FR
1 record

Grossal

Terminated

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Hitomax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Shevchenko Ihor Andriiovych

UA
2 records

Grimpola

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Diospyros kaki L. f. · Persimmon

Derev"ianko Vavsyl` Mykolaiovych, Bohdanovs`kyi IUrii IEvlampiiovych,

UA
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

N. Nedelchev, K. Stoev, M. Kondarev, Z. Zankov

BG
1 record

Hornet

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

HORTPLANT Jerzy Dominikowski

PL
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Gravesac

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DOAZAN JEAN PIERRE

IT
1 record

Honeygold ISK

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Sicarex Beaujolais (FR)

FR
1 record

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

Tsunehiro Yagoshi

UA
2 records

Honeoye ISK

Withdrawn

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
2 records

GSS 8529 F1

Terminated

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

Doug Plaisted, Doug Plaisted,

UA
1 record

GROTIFER

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Eduard Gross (FR)

FR
1 record

Helios

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dr. Norbert Becker im Staatl. Weinbauinstitut

DE
2 records

Graisse

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record