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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.

Lilith

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

RO
1 record

Melrose

Protection expired

Malus Mill. · Apple

SK
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Nortona

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

LEOPOLDO III

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Neon

Active

Vicia sativa L. ssp. sativa · Common vetch

DE
1 record

Liana

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica (Suckow) C. K. Schneid. · Nectarine

RO
1 record

Mila

Withdrawn

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
1 record

Le Crete 2

Application submitted

Cupressus L. · Cypress

IT
1 record

MAX F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Petoseed Company Inc. (USA)

HR
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

UA
1 record

Nicam

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

MG508

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Lecanu F1

Withdrawn

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

UA
1 record

MATALAFERA

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
1 record

Melanie

Active

Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Hayata ex Merr. · Dwarf umbrella tree

NL
1 record

MARONS

Application submitted

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
1 record