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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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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.

Bedena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
7 records

Bebeto

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
7 records

Axona

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SARPO KFT

IE
5 records

Bacchus

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Yamashita Taro|Uehara Akio|HOJITO SADAO|Takayama Mitsuo|Tachibana Tadashi|MURAYAMA YASUO|Yatsu Hideki

FR
6 records

Avirine

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

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

FR
8 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

PL
4 records

Atalante

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Batuka

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
8 records

Bapollu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Peter Adriaan van de Pol^^^Unifarm Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen^^^Bartels Breeding B.V.

NL
4 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Maillard Arsene|Elne, FR / Maillard Laurence|Elne, FR

FR
4 records

Arancia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

BEJO ZADEN

NL
7 records

Atthos

Active

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

NUNHEMS

NL
6 records

Baleron

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Apache

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Idaho Seed Bean Company

IT
4 records

Aviance

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Antas

Active

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

Seed Technology & Marketing Pty Ltd

IT
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
8 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Mitchell Hanes

DE
4 records

Amazonka

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
6 records

Amarena

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
6 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
5 records

Arvella

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF B.V.

DE
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records