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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.

Daja

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

QUEDLING| Saatzucht Quedlinburg GmbH

DE
1 record

Cortland Spur

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
2 records

Devotor F1

Terminated

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

SJAAK VAN DER PLOEG

UA
1 record

Dalmatinska kopica

Protection expired

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

SI
2 records

Dalivair

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

LIGONNIERE GUY

IT
1 record

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. var. divaricata (Ledeb.) L. H. Bailey · Cherry plum

Aheieva Nina Hryhorivna, Popovich Aza L`vivna, Zabrans`ka Ol`ha Oleksandrivna, Kostina Klavdiia Fedorivna, Horina Valentyna Mylentiivna,

UA
2 records

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

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
1 record

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
2 records

Delorgue

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

DELBARD GEORGES

IT
1 record

Denfa Malachit

Terminated

Juniperus squamata Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · Flaky juniper

Michal Kaluzinski

PL
1 record

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Gospodarstwo Rolno-Ogrodnicze Grzegorz Kostka

PL
1 record

DELJAUNE

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
1 record

CXD 221

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Campbell's Seeds

ES
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Mark Gergely / Mark Gergelyne

HU
2 records

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

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
1 record

Delor

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Sempra Praha a.s., CZ

CZ
2 records

DELEMA

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
1 record

Cruchen

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

DELCREJA

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)

FR
1 record

Curaþao

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
2 records

DELJAM

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
1 record

Delagak

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)

FR
1 record

DELSPRARED

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
1 record