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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.

Great yellow

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

BURBANK (US)

FR
1 record

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

Gouget

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Fundaxy F1

Terminated

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

P.J. Struik

UA
2 records

Fruchta

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

KULTURSAAT| Kultursaat e.V. fuer Zuechtungsforschung und Kulturpflanzenerhaltung auf biologisch-dynamischer Grundlage

DE
1 record

Garrison F1

Terminated

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

Steve Grien

UA
1 record

Gaydn F1

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Gascon

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Garantos

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dr. Norbert Becker im Staatl. Weinbauinstitut

DE
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Goliat

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Freya

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Golden Carpet

Terminated

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

MICHAEL HELMUT UNGER

DE
1 record

GAMMA

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Roseraies GAUJARD (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

GM 79

Terminated

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Centre de Recherches Agronomiques de Gembloux (BE)

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Gagatai

Terminated

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

LT
1 record

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Marchetti Enrico, Danesi Lucilla,

UA
2 records

Forvard

Active

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

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records

Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.

VARIOS OBTENTORES

ES
1 record

Flora

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Stasieva Mariia Ivanivna, Yarmak IEvheniia Dmytrivna, Storozhuk Kateryna Moisiivna, Bankovska Mariia Hryhorivna, Dylyk Antonina Petrivna, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna, Meleshko Larysa Fedorivna,

UA
2 records