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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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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.

Aamloc

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

GERARD B.M. LENTJES

1 record

23K18

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Jimmy H. Bagdasarian

2 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Avsenin Viacheslav Ivanovych, Fait Viktor Ivanovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Zenit

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

BORASIO ERCOLE

IT
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ingeborg Westerdijk

UA
2 records

Voltario

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

SM Bzura

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

LT
1 record

Splendide

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Novartis Seeds AG (CH)

FR
1 record

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

David Webster

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Goran Malidza, Sinisa Jocic, Dragan Skoric,

UA
2 records

Triticum L. · Wheat

BORASIO ERCOLE

IT
1 record

Regen

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

IT
1 record

Privilio

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

Pereiaslavka

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Akulenko Vitalii Volodymyrovych, Polischuk Svitlana Viktorivna, Tymoshenko Oleksandr Oleksiiovych, Romaniuk Lidiia Serhiivna, Shcerbyna Olena Zinoviivna, Mykhailov Viacheslav Hryhorovych,

UA
2 records

Polisianka

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lytus Mykola Volodymyrovych, Vlasova Nataliia Anatoliivna, Zaika IEvhenii Viktorovych, Kovalchuk Serhii Oleksandrovych, Ukrainets` Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Klymenko Iryna Ivanivna, Hirko Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Shtakal Mykola Ivanovych, Holyk Liubov Mykolaiv

UA
2 records

Ortus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
1 record

NATERAS

Application submitted

Biserrula pelecinus L.

JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)

ES
1 record

Moravia

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Erik Hahnon

UA
2 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lysenko Anna Anatoliivna, Demydov Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Polishcuk Tetiana Petrivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

MIP Assol

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Siroshtan Andrii Anatoliiovych, Suddenko IUliia Mykolaivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Derhachov Oleksandr Leonidovych, Zamlila Nina Petrivna, Cheremkha Olena Maksymivna, Humeniuk Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Volohdina Halyna Borysivna, Kochmars`kyi V

UA
2 records

MIELHART

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
1 record

Matin F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Lev'ier

UA
2 records

MDM2505

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
1 record