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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.

Polius

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
1 record

Opera F1

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UA
1 record

Pamerzs

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
1 record

Ontario

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. domestica · Plum

NL
1 record

PALOMINO

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Ontario

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

SK
1 record

Podkrkonoší

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

SK
1 record

Ribes aureum Pursh · Golden currant

HU
1 record

Olia F1

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
1 record

Mirranda

Active

Hydrangea anomala D. Don subsp. petiolaris (Siebold & Zucc.) E. M. McClint. · Climbing hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Meacham G. & J.

FR
1 record

Padmos Time

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

HU
1 record

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
1 record

Pivnichne Siaivo

Application submitted

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

UA
1 record

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
2 records

Oktagon

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

EE
1 record