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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.

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Gentresal

Terminated

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

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

Géant d'eté

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Géant danois

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus Mill. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Gator 4

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

PL
1 record

Florida 47

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Wayne Fowler

BG
1 record

GELU

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

CALISTRU GHEORGHEDAMIAN DOINA

RO
1 record

FLORIDA

Application submitted

Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. · Bermuda grass

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

IT
1 record

Cornus mas L. · Cornelian cherry

Arboretum i Zakład Fizjografii w Bolestraszycach

PL
1 record

GARIO

Active

Vicia narbonensis L. · French vetch

ITACYL (CASTILLA Y LEON)

ES
2 records

Garance F1

Terminated

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

Robert Prieur

UA
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Galicjanka

Withdrawn

Aronia Medik. · Chokeberry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

FEREDEU

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DUMA MIHAIILLE IONATANOANA MARIADUMA TIBERIUDUMA MARINVANC FILIPLUCA MIRELAPOPI MORODAN CORNELIU

RO
1 record

GAUMO

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Roseraies GAUJARD (FR)

FR
1 record

Flexum F1

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

William McCarty

UA
1 record

Fercahun

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Fenomen

Terminated

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Dorosh Olena Vasylivna, Honchar Halyna Kindrativna,

UA
2 records

Flamingo

Terminated

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Wilhelm Bruns (+)

DE
1 record

Felicia

Withdrawn

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Denward, Thore

SE
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSERAIES FELIX GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record