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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.

Sinatra

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Piet de Vries

NL UA
4 records

Sudica

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

De Ruiter Seed C.V.

NL SI
3 records

Romagold

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SURKIJN Romain (BE)/Pepinieres Rene Nicolai SA (BE)

FR NL
7 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

VISSUM RESE

ES UA
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT UA
5 records

Storido

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Sevance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Sendero

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
4 records

Shirley

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company

NL PL
6 records

Sandidge

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Sandidge, Jr., Charles R.|5618 Entiat River Rd., Entiat, WA 98822

IT PT
3 records

Selandia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

J.E. OHLSENS ENKE A/S

DK IT
3 records

Senshu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

FR NL
4 records

Somontano

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE RUITER SEEDS

ES NL
3 records

Seesweet

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Solario

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.CLAUSE

FR PL
4 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Ragt 2n, F

IT
5 records

Santonio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR NL
4 records

Sambuco

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
5 records

Resista

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SEMPRA PRAHA A S

CZ DE
7 records

Skilig

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Research Institute of Pomology & Floriculture (PL)

FR NL
5 records