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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.

Clinton

Application submitted

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Amy IEZZONI

UA
2 records

DANLAS

Protection expired

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Dar Mliieva

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych, Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych,

UA
2 records

DANAM

Terminated

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Clairvil

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Corinna F1

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Kees Reinink

UA
2 records

Corina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
2 records

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

Benito Juarez

UA
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
1 record

DAISY F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TEZIER (FR)

HR
1 record

DAISUI LI

Withdrawn

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

The Regents of the University of California (US)

FR
1 record

Colobel

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Robert Priieur

UA
2 records

Chrobry F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Andzhei Rostvorovs`kyi

UA
2 records

CYRUS

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ARDVCG - MAIRIE DES TARTARAS (FR)

FR
1 record

Constanze

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Gertrude Mayer ^^^Georg Weiss

DE
1 record

Congo Blauwe

Withdrawn

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

De Tuinen van Weldadigheid

NL
1 record

Cucurbita

Terminated

Cucurbita ficifolia Bouché · Fig-leaf gourd

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
1 record

Daizy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Dong-Wook Cho

UA
2 records

DACIA

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KOIPESOL SEMILLAS, S.A.

ES
1 record

Cynthia

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

BALTZIS NIKOLAOS (GR)

BG
1 record

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Prytula Roman Petrovych

UA
2 records