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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.

G 030

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Galante

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dr. Norbert Becker im Staatl. Weinbauinstitut

DE
1 record

FIRMGOLD

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ZEB KENNETH HOWELL (US)

FR
1 record

FAVOR

Terminated

Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum

William E. DUFFETT (US)

FR
1 record

Filiska

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Filique Arrow

Protection expired

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Westhoff

NL
1 record

Futtsu Blackl

Terminated

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Filippok F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Kyrylov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Faria

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
1 record

FARDON

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

INIA-OTRI

ES
1 record

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Lilium L. · Lily

G.A. Verdegaal en Zn. Export B.V.

NL
1 record

G14527

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Marchetti Enrico, Danesi Lucilla,

UA
2 records

Fiolent

Terminated

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Sokolov Serhii Oleksandrovych, Dmytriiev Volodymyr Ihorovych,

UA
2 records

FANTASIA

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
1 record

FINO 100%

Terminated

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

FRANCISCO FORTE SALVADOR

ES
1 record

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Kopan` Kyra Mykolaivna, Kopan Volodymyr Pavlovych,

UA
1 record

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

OLTER SRL

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Fryga ISK

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Frontina F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

FRANS VAN DEN BOSCH

UA
1 record

Fercino

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ARGE Bauernparadeiser

AT
1 record

Ferzhan

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Noelia Rjdri

UA
1 record