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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.

Rivalda

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
6 records

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Preil Walter|Ammersbek, DE / Ebbinghaus Rainer|Ahrensburg, DE

PL
4 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Rodos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PNOS

PL
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

RGT Bazille

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Renegade

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds

NL
5 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Oregro Seeds

IT
5 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

FR
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

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

CZ
4 records

Redon

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds

NL
5 records

Reciproc

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.

FR
6 records

Ralstor

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Jean-Franҫois Grillat

FR
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

LEBANON TURF

IT
5 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ES
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
6 records

Rapides

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Racoon

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Rambo

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
7 records

Redline

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
8 records

RA3W 08

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

DK
4 records

Quinta

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

NL
4 records

Quabon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
6 records