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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.

I 99

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

José María Gómez Porras^^^Diego Barranco Navero^^^Luis Rallo Romero^^^Concepción Muñoz Díez^^^Carlos Trapero Ramírez^^^Pedro Valverde Caballero

ES
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
4 records

DRI 0319

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institut Français des Productions Cidricoles (I.F.P.C.), Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Nicolai, Rene|Alken, Belgium

NL
4 records

Little Sun

Application submitted

Sanvitalia Lam. · Creeping Zinnia

Unger Michael Helmet

DE
3 records

GSS 3951

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Whitaker Vance

ES
3 records

K 326

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

NOVARTIS SEEDS

BG
3 records

CXD 255

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CLAUSE

PT
4 records

I-101

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

José María Gómez Porras^^^Diego Barranco Navero^^^Luis Rallo Romero^^^Concepción Muñoz Díez^^^Carlos Trapero Ramírez^^^Pedro Valverde Caballero

ES
3 records

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BILONI MASSIMO

IT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
3 records

I 16

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba

ES
11 records

Hyno valea

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hybrinova Sa (FR)

FR
3 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lowell Glen Bradford Jon M Quisenberry

ES
4 records

TH-1876

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scott NeSmith

3 records

Telopea speciosissima x Telopea oreades

VJ & S Stasey, VJ & S Stasey

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ushio Sakazaki

3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

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

PL
5 records

Clematis L. · Clematis

van Zoest Jan

3 records