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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.

B.491

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

HU
1 record

Cuor di bue ligure

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Bambino SNO

Application submitted

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

PL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

BAJOCA

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

ES
1 record

Avanà

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record

Corabell

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Baguet

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

FR
1 record

Convoy

Application submitted

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Blue Sea

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Buzău 50

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Atomika

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record