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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.

Èrino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Conductor

Application submitted

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ
1 record

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Ghittia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Dream

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

IT
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

RO
1 record

Florentine

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. subsp. commutata Markgr.-Dann. · Chewings fescue

HU
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Gi 148/1

Withdrawn

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

SI
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
1 record

GARNACHA ROJA

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Dolores

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
1 record

GANXET XIC

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ES
1 record

Gamza

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG
1 record

Fiorella

Active

Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob. · Yacon

CZ
1 record

Garfield

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
1 record