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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.

East Malling XIII = M13

Protection expired

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
1 record

DULCIZBABY

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harmoniz

ES
1 record

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Earlired

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

NORTHRUP KING Co (US)

FR
1 record

Etrusk

Terminated

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Muzhylko Dmytro Valentynovych, Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

UA
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

LAND HESSEN GEISENHEIM| Land Hessen, vertreten durch FA f. Wein- und Gartenbau, Ge- traenketechnologie u.Landespflege-Fachgb. f.Rebenzuech.u.-veredl.-

DE
2 records

Efimka

Active

Prunus tomentosa Thunb. · Nanking cherry

Volodymyr Mezhenskyj

PL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
1 record

Ecrine

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Espanenc

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

East Malling II = M2

Protection expired

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
1 record

ES Hippic

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT
1 record

Esmeralda F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Mercier Jean-Claude

UA
2 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Dr. Mario Martinelli

UA
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

E 13P

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

JOAN TOUS MARTI

ES
1 record

ESH5038

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT
1 record

EPONA

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

CHICOLINE, DIV. DE COSUCRA GROUPE WARCOING SA / ILVO-PLANT

BE
1 record

ES Foehn

Active

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

BG
1 record

Dzhaz

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"

UA
2 records

EP42

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

C.S.I.C. (MADRID)

ES
1 record

EP29

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

C.S.I.C. (MADRID)

ES
1 record