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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.

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Haaster Flowerbulbs

NL
1 record

Darstar

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

SC Darbonne (FR)

FR
2 records

Darselect Gold

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Darbonne Pepiniere| FR

FR
1 record

DORBLUE

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

DORASTRI

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

Domino

Active

Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

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

Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
1 record

Derica

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Shcevchenko Igor

UA
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

NL
1 record

DOMBELO

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BRUINSMA ZADEN

ES
1 record

DOÑAJIMENA

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
1 record

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Ali Yuksel

UA
2 records

De Morges

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Dolia

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

Bidai Ol`ha Valentynivna, Polivoda Lidiia Ivanivna, Zavertaliuk Volodymyr Filimonovych, Kolesnyk Ivan Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Dakapo

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Hochschule Geisenheim University Institut für Pflanzenzüchtung Herrn Prof. Dr. Ernst Rühl

DE
2 records

Danam

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Dalver

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «TK ART-AHRO»

UA
2 records

Dolina

Active

Phleum nodosum L. · Small-leaf timothy

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
1 record

Delrive

Application submitted

Populus L. · Poplar

FCBA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Centre d'Exp du Machinisme Agricole Genie Rural Eaux & Foret (FR)

FR
1 record

Czieresznewa

Withdrawn

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Institut Sadiwnictwa Ukrainska Akademija Agrarnich Nauk Volodymyr Kopan

PL
2 records

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

CAL-WEST SEEDS

IT
1 record

Cyberg

Withdrawn

Malus Mill. · Apple

COLUMBIA BASIN NURSERY

IT
1 record