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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.

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Flevo Plant Holding B.V.

1 record

Sunmandecrikin

Terminated

Mandevilla boliviensis (Hook. f.) Woodson

Tomoya MISATO, Yasuyuki Murakami

1 record

Tort Peachy

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Hanes Mitchell E.

1 record

Toresunmu

Terminated

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Kazunari Iwaki

1 record

Sunflor Duet

Withdrawn

Dianthus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Tesantar

Withdrawn

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

1 record

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Tomoya Misato^^^Masahiro Yamada

1 record

Sunbird

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Sunpa 422

Application submitted

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Tim Koene

1 record

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Tomoya Misato

1 record

Sunpa 1362

Application submitted

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Masahiro Yamada

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Joan Bonany^^^Simó Alegre^^^Cristian Fontich^^^Celia Cantin^^^Arsène Maillard^^^Laurence Maillard

1 record

T 07 L6

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Aldo Telch

2 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Vitis labrusca L. · Fox grape

Bloom Fresh USA LLC

1 record

Syncin Pueblo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wendy Bergman

1 record

TNHEULS

Active

Heuchera sanguinea Engelm. · coralbells

Janet N. Egger

1 record

TNECHCMY

Active

Echinacea purpurea x Echinacea tennesseensis

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Titus

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Joan Bonany^^^Simó Alegre^^^Cristian Fontich^^^Celia Cantin^^^Arsène Maillard^^^Laurence Maillard

1 record

SKEENA

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada| CA

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Joan Bonany^^^Simó Alegre^^^Cristian Fontich^^^Celia Cantin^^^Arsène Maillard^^^Laurence Maillard

1 record