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Vigor — Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium perenne L.

An integral indicator of perennial ryegrass, reflecting seed germination energy for the formation of dense sod and the plant's ability to rapidly recover above-ground biomass after mowing or grazing.

In the reference 63 varieties crop Perennial ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

For perennial ryegrass, vigor characterizes the ability of seedlings to overcome soil resistance during emergence, which is critical for the early formation of a competitive stand. During utilization, the indicator determines the rate of regrowth after each mowing or intense grazing pressure.

Vigor assessment is conducted using laboratory methods by counting the number of healthy sprouts within set timeframes or by determining their biomass. Indirect methods, such as electrical conductivity or accelerated aging tests, as well as field measurements of green mass yield after grazing, are also applied.

High vigor ensures rapid development of ryegrass in the sowing year, which allows for more effective weed suppression and the formation of long-lasting pastures. In agronomic practice, this trait serves as a key criterion for selecting varieties capable of producing the maximum number of cuts per season.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Perennial ryegrass mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Caritou

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR
5 records

Galgorm

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Dundrod

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
5 records

Align

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Yes applicant details in question 1, Yes applicant details in question 1

NL
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

PICKSEED

IT
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

GERMINAL IRELAND LTD

AT
5 records

Bocelli

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE
7 records

Tilia

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

DE
5 records

Discus

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
5 records

Gwendal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT SA (FR)

FR NL
6 records

Sures

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE FR
6 records

Playfast

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Novel AG

PL
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
4 records

Tetradry

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

FR
6 records

Avalon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Agriculture Victoria

PT
4 records

Melfix

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO) Eenheid Plant

DE NL
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Oregro Seeds

IT
5 records

Nolwen

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
7 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

TURF MERCHANTS INC (TMI)

ES
4 records

Flor

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT SI
4 records

Arvella

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF B.V.

DE
5 records

Moyola

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI Belfast)

IE
6 records