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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.

Mona Lisa

Protection expired

Aeschynanthus Jack · Lipstick plant

POUL JENSEN

DE DK NL
3 records

Lunexal

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n, FR

FR PL
4 records

Luchia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Western Seed Espana S.A.

NL PL
3 records

Levezou

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RAGT SA (FR)

ES FR PT
3 records

KWS Mino

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

IT UA
6 records

Grenache

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR MT UA
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe s.a.

FR NL
3 records

Jumpyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

CZ FR
3 records

Farmpax

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SeedGenetic GmbH

IT UA
4 records

Hytech

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Furmint

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR SK UA
3 records

Hielo

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
3 records

Grosse bouclée

Application submitted

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Service Officiel de Controle (FR)

FR IT SI
3 records

Farmusic

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

DE IT
3 records

Grandessa

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK FR IT
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

DE SI
3 records

Geoxx

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n

FR PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Euralis Semences FR

FR PL
3 records

Honoro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

LT SK
4 records

Equity

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

EE
5 records

Genadix 4

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR HU
4 records

Drako

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
5 records