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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.

Galopka SNO

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PL
1 record

Galera

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HU
1 record

Finley

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SK
1 record

Populus deltoides W. Bartram ex Marshall · Eastern cottonwood

HU
1 record

HONEY

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record

FTI035

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Felix

Application submitted

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

IT
1 record

Frontier

Withdrawn

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

NL
1 record

HICAZ

Active

Punica granatum L. · Pomegranate

ES
1 record

Hildares

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
1 record

Hibou blanc

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record

DRM 3241

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UA
1 record

Hetera

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
2 records

Favorset

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

HU
1 record

Hibrid 7

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record