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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.

Bosakin

Protection expired

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

BICARIÑA

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

Cannonao

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Avalon

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. domestica · Plum

NL
1 record

Aura

Application submitted

Rosa x damascena Mill. · Damask rose

UA
1 record

Campion

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

RO
1 record

Afrodyta

Application submitted

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

UA
1 record

Adonia

Terminated

Begonia L. · Begonia

NL
1 record

Bojana

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

SK
2 records

Bois de Vaux

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

SK
1 record

Callatis

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

RO
1 record

Astra

Protection expired

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
1 record

BOBAL

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Adele

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Adelante

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

ADAMS

Active

Cydonia Mill. · Quince

ES
1 record

Brunello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Blue Sky

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Action F1

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Bejo Zaden (NL)

SI
1 record

Abby

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SK
1 record