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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.

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

1 record

Luxaprem

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

AC Fruit - Association Creation Fruitiere S.A.S

1 record

Lunika

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

2 records

Luna

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

MARIO GUALANDI

1 record

Marlena

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institute of Fruit Crops-Kyustendil

1 record

Korona

Withdrawn

Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark

Michal Andrusiv

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

1 record

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

1 record

Mefisto Red

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

LAZPET1467

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Lazzeri Societa Agricola a.r.l.

1 record

Medianta

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot S.A.S.

1 record

LAZDIP1249

Terminated

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Johannes Nebelmeir

1 record

MD03UNIBO

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Roberto Gregori,Silviero Sansavini,Stefano Tartarini

1 record

Maya

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Lauretta

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Franco Capocasa^^^Bruno Mezzetti

1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institute of Fruit Crops-Kyustendil

1 record

Lucy

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

GLICENSTEIN LEON

1 record

Mariachi

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

MELANIEQ2

Withdrawn

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen

1 record

Mareva

Withdrawn

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Jean-Marie Collardot

1 record

KLEDG14177

Withdrawn

Dianthus x allwoodii x Dianthus myrtinervius

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

1 record

Leefour

Active

Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine

Robert Edward Lee

1 record

Mauvelous

Terminated

Hibiscus moscheutos L. · Crimson-eyed rose mallow

DOUG GILBERG

1 record