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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.

Ensure

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
1 record

DORGRAN

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

DRACONOR

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
1 record

DURATON

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Epinou

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

D'Ostheim

Terminated

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

ER-190548

Terminated

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

DOLORES JUAN SERNA

ES
1 record

Domi

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

PL
1 record

Docera 6

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Elena ISK

Withdrawn

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

ELDIEZ PS

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES
1 record

Elisa

Active

Vinca minor L. · Lesser periwinkle

Herbert Menke

DE
1 record

Elbling

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Ela

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

BF-LJ agr. sadjarstvo MB (SI)

SI
1 record

DORILLE

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

Dorohyn`

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Ivanenko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Osypchuk Andrii Antonovych, Zelia Aurika Hryhorivna, Plotnyts`ka Ol`ha Volodymyrivna, Sydorchuk Svitlana Volodymyrivna, Popereshniuk Valentyna Mykolaivna, Dems`ka Anastasiia Kyrylivna, Muzyka Lidiia Ivanivna, Pysarenko Natali

UA
2 records

Don Zhuan

Terminated

Actinidia purpurea x Actinidia arguta

Kul`chyts`ka Matrona Antonivna, Moroz Pavlo Antonovych, Skrypchenko Nadiia Vasylivna,

UA
2 records

Dila

Terminated

Tilia cordata Mill. · Small-leaved lime

Dieter Lappen

DE
1 record

Ekowis

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
2 records

Didone F1

Terminated

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

Hari Besels

UA
1 record