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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

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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.

Petouch

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Layne K. Snelling^^^Dennis J. Werner

1 record

Pernille

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

PEPS 9002

Withdrawn

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SCEA PEPS (Pépinères Escande Programme Sélection)

2 records

Rambotasy

Withdrawn

Anigozanthos bicolor x Anigozanthos humilis

Ian Angus Stewart

1 record

PEHY0083

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Predered

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

PREGO ROYALTY BV

1 record

PPPHL07101

Terminated

Phlox x procumbens Lehm.

Akiko Kitahara

1 record

POULYC002

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

POULTY041

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

Quartz Time

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cleangro Ltd

1 record

PHA569755

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Clematis L. · Clematis

CADSONBURY PLANT BREEDERS

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

PACLILAC

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

CHRISTA HOFMANN

1 record

Piano 30

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

2 records

PHA379819

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

PPPHL0604

Terminated

Phlox x procumbens Lehm.

Ushio Sakazaki

1 record

Pheni Magna

Terminated

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

Poulnys

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record