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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.

Meipoque

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

BE DE DK ES FR IT +2
11 records

Narbonne

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden B.V.

BG CZ HU LT NL PL +2
12 records

Bargold

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

CZ DE DK FR HU NL +2
15 records

Vanda

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ZBYNÊK JECK CSC

AT CZ DE HU NL PL +1
23 records

Mokum

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden BV, NL-1749 ZH Warmenhuizen

CZ HR HU LT NL SI +1
12 records

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

INTERNATIONAL SEEDS INC

AT CZ DE EE ES LT +2
14 records

Rinda

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

BG CZ HU NL PL SI +1
12 records

Panduro

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DLF Seeds A/S, Dansk Planteforedling (DK)

CZ DE EE HR LT PL +1
13 records

Durban

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Caussade Semences, F

AT BG FR IT RO SK +1
15 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Saatzucht Dr.h.c. Hans Hege GbRmbH

AT CZ DE ES FR LT +1
14 records

Regal

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HM.CLAUSE

CZ HU LT NL PL SI
12 records

Poulavon

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

DE DK FI NL PL SE
11 records

Tanadac

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSEN-TANTAU MATHIAS-TANT

BE DE ES FI NL PL
11 records

Korkunde

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE DK ES FR NL PL
11 records

Jacakor

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

BE DE DK ES FR NL
11 records

Derby

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)

AT ES FR HR PL SI
14 records

Artoga

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Thierry Ronsin

CZ DE FR HR PL UA
17 records

Fatima

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Josef Breun GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

AT DE FI FR LT UA
16 records

Flamingo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.CLAUSE

CZ FR HU PL SI SK
12 records

Sonata

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Plant Research International, NL

FR HU NL PL UA
19 records

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT DE DK LU PL
16 records

Lapins

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Sagaplant AS, N-3812 Akkerhaugen

CZ ES FR NL PL
25 records

Melius

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

DE FI FR LT UA
18 records

Farao

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds, NL

BG HR HU NL SK
12 records