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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.

Salajka

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

CZ
1 record

Pantano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Rote Marleen

Application submitted

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

NL
1 record

PRIME GIANT

Application submitted

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES
1 record

Royal

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

Parys F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UA
2 records

ROXI

Terminated

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

ES
1 record

Ruztop

Active

Helianthus tuberosus L. · Jerusalem artichoke

CZ
1 record

Parsifal F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UA
1 record

Rosetano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

PACCO

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DK
1 record

Rubin

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

CZ
2 records

Panocchia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GR
1 record

Oval chaca

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

IT
1 record

Palladio

Active

Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa · Alfalfa

IT
1 record

Othello

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
1 record

Osiride

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record