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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.

DZINTRA

Terminated

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

LV
1 record

Chrysantha

Protection expired

Calendula officinalis L. · Pot marigold

SK
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
1 record

Durit

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
1 record

G 011

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
1 record

Feri

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
1 record

Ferdor

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. subsp. domestica · Plum

NL
1 record

Dula MA

Terminated

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

SK
1 record

Dukat

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

SK
1 record

Devín

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
2 records

Duchessa

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
1 record

Freisamer

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record

Denár

Terminated

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

HU
1 record

Drive

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

IT
1 record

DEL BENACH

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ES
1 record

DE LA CASETA

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

EXOTIC

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ
2 records

Castor

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record