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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.

Citrus deliciosa Ten. · Mediterranean mandarin

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Bejbino F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Jan Prasil

UA
1 record

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. x P. persica (L.) Batsch · Myrobalan x Peach

ROSSELLI GIANCARLO

IT
1 record

Bigdena F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sylvain Bontems

UA
1 record

Bicolore

Terminated

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

BAZKOMODO

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum

Bernard Innovation Vegetale (BIV) Sarl (FR)

FR
1 record

Bell F1

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Jit Baral

UA
2 records

Audronė

Terminated

Lophospermum scandens D. Don · Creeping gloxinia

Aleksandro Stulginskio universitetas

LT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Reinink

UA
2 records

Bacchus

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

AKTIONSGEMEINSCHAFT| Aktionsgemeinschaft zur Erhaltung von Rebsorten e.V. im DLR Rheinhessen-Nahe-Hunsrueck

DE
2 records

ATTIKI N

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Vassilis Mikos (GR)

FR
1 record

Banana blue

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Attiki

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Vassilis Mikos (GR)

FR
1 record

Behared

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BHN SEED

PL
1 record

Balori

Withdrawn

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bakker Brothers Seeds

PL
1 record

Bernice

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Ballon rouge

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Beach

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

C.B.A Research B.V.

NL
1 record

Ataman

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Lymar Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Kholodniak Oleh Heorhiiovych, Maidaniuk Viacheslav Oleksiiovych,

UA
2 records

Balleti

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
1 record

Aswan F1

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Dr. V.S.S. Rao

UA
2 records

BB BED 1097

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV

PL
2 records

Balet

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
1 record