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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.

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Thomas O. CHAMBERLIN (US)

FR
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES
5 records

Secco

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

DE
5 records

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
4 records

Samit

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Sapomiel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
5 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

ROCALBA

ES
4 records

Salsa

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANT RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL B.V.

NL
10 records

Sacha

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NUNHEMS

NL
6 records

Rumble

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Rubirosa

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

FR
6 records

Ruru

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

NEW ZEALAND AGRISEED

FR
4 records

Rumours

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

Ruffian

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ARC INFRUITEC-NIETVOORBIJ

FR
6 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

DE
6 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
5 records

Sangria

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
6 records

Rotor

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
7 records

Rosheen

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MARTIJN VAN STEE

NL
6 records

Romietto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Romantic

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
4 records

Rubis

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

FR
6 records