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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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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.

Hicolor

Withdrawn

Epipremnum pinnatum (L.) Engl. · Dragon-tail plant

Ashish A. Hansoti

1 record

HFY02

Application submitted

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

Li Ming Zhang

2 records

Falernian Grapes

Application submitted

Paeonia L. · Peony

Peony Shop Holland V.O.F.

1 record

Garaloimre

Application submitted

Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don x A. odora (Lodd. et al.) Spach

Lawrence E. Garner

1 record

F-4-12

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

C.I.T.A. ARAGON

1 record

Helix Bridge

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

HFG B2008T

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Ellen Thompson^^^Max Laddon

1 record

Nerium oleander L. · Oleander

Almendreta Plantas y Cultivos S.L.

1 record

Eden Rock

Withdrawn

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Hubert Brandkamp

1 record

G14527

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Geoplant Vivai S.r.l. Società Agricola

2 records

EVIPO107

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.

1 record

FLORSALPUR

Withdrawn

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Florensis B.V.

1 record

HERMA

Application submitted

Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C. F. Liang & A. R. Ferguson · Kiwifruit

Dominique Peix

1 record

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V., Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

1 record

Duessppurp

Terminated

Impatiens hawkeri x Impatiens platypetala

RUTH KOBAYASHI

1 record

Campanula isophylla Moretti · Italian bellflower

Theodorus C.L. Ten Have

1 record

Flicflac

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Hubert Brandkamp

1 record

Liriope muscari (Decne.) L. H. Bailey · Big blue lilyturf

Ron Love

1 record

Drisblackthirtyfour

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Gavin R. Sills^^^Yunwen Wang^^^Mark F. Crusha^^^John N. Fangary

2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Klaus Olbricht

1 record

Filomena

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records