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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.

Au Revoir

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Bryllo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

Brompton

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. domestica · Plum

NL
1 record

Armor

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Big Force

Terminated

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

NL
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Capotta

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

IT
1 record

Ardelean

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

Arany csillag

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

HU
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
2 records

Argessis

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

RO
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

RO
1 record