Variety traits

Vigor — European plum, gage, garden plum, plum, prune plum

Prunus domestica L. subsp. domestica

The vigor of the European plum characterizes the intensity of vegetative tree development and is measured primarily via the trunk cross-sectional area.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Plum, where this is mentioned in the description.

To objectively evaluate the vigor of the European plum according to UPOV and CPVO guidelines, the trunk cross-sectional area is used. Measurements are taken annually after the end of the growing season at a fixed point 10 cm above the graft union, which allows for obtaining a reliable quantitative indicator for assessing development intensity.

Tree vigor determines the cultivation strategy, including the choice of planting density and pruning intensity. In plums, an inverse relationship is often observed between vegetative growth vigor and precocity, while excessive biomass development can lead to reduced productivity due to the reallocation of tree resources to the detriment of fruit bud formation.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Prunus domestica L. subsp. domestica · Plum

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