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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.

Celtiane

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pierre Billant

FR
7 records

Cebasred

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

David Ruiz González, José Egea Caballero, Antonio Jr. Molina Gómez ,Federico Dicenta López-Higuera, María Dolores Nortes Ruipérez, Manuel Rubio Angulo, Antonio Molina Gómez

ES
8 records

Campero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
7 records

Blancena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Cambria

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

Mr Hendrik Johannes Smith

ES
8 records

Blindon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Big Star

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Universita degli Studi di Bologna (IT)/C.R.P.V. Centro Ricerche Produzioni Vegetali - Societa Coop. (IT)

FR
7 records

Bull

Active

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

PICKSEED CANADA INC

DE
7 records

Beesan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Remzi Dogan

NL
8 records

Barvado

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Holland B.V. and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
5 records

Azuro

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Werner Horn

DE
7 records

Ausleap

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

FR
5 records

Ausglobe

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

FR
5 records

Balzac

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nunhems B.V. -Holanda-

NL
7 records

Atticus

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
7 records

Apolo

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Gentos S.A.

IT
10 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

PL
5 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Laurence Mallard, Agro Selections Fruits SAS

FR
7 records

Amaranta

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Sara Giacomelli, Marco Giacomelli, Sara Fontanari y Alessandra Viliotti.

NL
8 records

Algarve

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HOLLAND SELECT

NL
6 records

Anegat

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
7 records

Amal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM CLAUSE, FR

FR
6 records

Arashan

Active

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

XINGPING ZHANG

NL
5 records

Alpigala

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THIERRY CLOS

FR
9 records