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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.

Violetta

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

AT
5 records

Vera

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Sandor Brozik - János Apostol

HU
6 records

Vanessa

Active

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

NUNZA BV

ES
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

NL
6 records

Vienna

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Alstroemeria BV

NL
4 records

Valente

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

OR MELHORAMIENTO DE SEMENTES LTDA

IT
6 records

Valencia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Central Valley Seeds Inc.

NL
5 records

Vernalia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
6 records

Veteran

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VNII SELEKCZII PLODOVYX KULTUR

EE
6 records

Vaidosa

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
7 records

Two Putt

Active

Poa annua L. · Annual bluegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ
4 records

Troyano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Agro S.A.

NL
5 records

Tribeca

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
6 records

Totem

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
7 records

Trinova

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Tweed

Active

Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga

Elsoms Seeds

NL
4 records

Tonatico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden BV, NL

NL
5 records

Uptrace

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NUNHEMS

NL
7 records

Tifany

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
7 records

Timor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Hazera

ES
5 records

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

Gentos S.A.

IT
8 records

Trueline

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

TURF MERCHANTS

ES
4 records

Toledo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

Teacher

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

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

CZ
4 records