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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.

Camellia japonica L. · Japanese camellia

A. Stervinou S.A.R.L.

1 record

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Floha V.O.F

1 record

Suntapipipa

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

NAOTO TAKAMURA

1 record

Taiten

Active

Diospyros kaki L. f. · Persimmon

Masahiko Yamada^^^Akihiko Sato^^^Nobuhito Mitani^^^Hiroshi Iwanami^^^Mikio Shiraishi^^^Hiroyasu Yamane^^^Nobuyuki Hirakawa^^^Toshihito Ueno^^^Atsushi Kono^^^Mikano Yoshioka^^^Ikuko Nakajima

1 record

Taigetsu

Active

Diospyros kaki L. f. · Persimmon

Masahiko Yamada^^^Akihiko Sato^^^Nobuhito Mitani^^^Hiroshi Iwanami^^^Mikio Shiraishi^^^Hiroyasu Yamane^^^Nobuyuki Hirakawa^^^Toshihito Ueno^^^Atsushi Kono^^^Mikano Yoshioka^^^Ikuko Nakajima

1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

2 records

TWYAG0004

Terminated

Aglaonema commutatum Schott x Aglaonema rotundum N.E.Br.

Gregori G. Hambali

1 record

Sunparaobu

Terminated

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Tomoya Misato

1 record

SUNPA 2675

Terminated

Mandevilla x amabilis (Backh. & Backh. f.) Dress · Alice du Pont mandevilla

Tomoya Misato^^^Masahiro Yamada

1 record

TL991

Terminated

Hybrids between Salvia guaranitica and S. splendens

TAKII & CO LTD

1 record

Dendrobium Sw. · Dendrobium

YAMAMOTO DENDROBIUMS CO.,LTD

1 record

Sutcacomwi

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Taonui

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Trinity

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Tracy Sun

Terminated

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

CHAMBERLIN TOM O.

2 records

Suntapiro

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Yasunori Yomo

1 record

TAN16512

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

1 record

Sunpa 796

Application submitted

Mandevilla x amabilis (Backh. & Backh. f.) Dress · Alice du Pont mandevilla

Masahiro Yamada

1 record

Sunset

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR v.v.i.

1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

1 record

Thalis

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record