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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.

HE WOLF

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

ES
1 record

Grifer

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

J Bick Griffith (US)

FR
1 record

Heinz 8504 F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Dale M. Smith

UA
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Harken ISK

Withdrawn

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Grassenc

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Het`man F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Prytula Roman Petrovych

UA
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Heban

Active

Rubus x neglectus Peck

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Herdon F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Teresa Beck Bunn

UA
1 record

Gramon

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Hamlet

Terminated

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Rikhter Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Smykov Volodymyr Karpovych, Polianychenko Kateryna Vasylivna, Horina Valentyna Mylentiivna,

UA
2 records

Graefin Cosel

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

FISCHER MANFRED| Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischer / MURAWSKI| Heinz Murawski + im Institut fuer Obstforschung Dresden-Pillnitz / SCHMADLAK| Dr. Johann Schmadlak

DE
1 record

Hera

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ZAMFIR BIANCAVINATORU COSTELBRATU CAMELIABARCANU ELENA

RO
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Moshe Zalsman

UA
2 records

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
1 record

GM 61-1

Terminated

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Centre de Recherches Agronomiques de Gembloux (BE)

FR
1 record

Gouais

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

GORDO F 1

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE RUITER ZONE

ES
1 record