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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.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
1 record

Bibby Star

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
1 record

Caronte

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Diamant

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
2 records

Carmina

Active

Perilla L. · Perilla

RO
1 record

Dorka

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

HU
1 record

Děvín

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

CZ
1 record

DE SORPE

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES
1 record

Donau

Active

Iris L. · Iris

NL
1 record

Donatus

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

IT
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Cicerone

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

BLANCA CLARA

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

Dekor

Protection expired

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ
1 record

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

RO
1 record