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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.

Majori

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

MORRO DE LIEBRE

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES
1 record

Nadine

Protection expired

Begonia L. · Begonia

NL
1 record

Magura

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Santho Beheer B.V.

FR
1 record

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
1 record

Orest

Protection expired

Rubus L. · Blackberry

RO
1 record

Mont Aso

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :De Belder R. & J.

FR
1 record

M-502

Application submitted

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
1 record

Möwe

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wädenswil

FR
1 record

MOLLAR

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

ES
1 record

Onyx

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
1 record

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
1 record

Osta

Terminated

Rhododendron molle (Blume) G. Don · Chinese azalea

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Draps-Dom

FR
1 record