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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.

Rubinvörös

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^SOMOGYI GYÖRGY^^^SOMOGYI NORBERT^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HU SK
4 records

Saluggia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Sementi Dotto (IT)

IT SI
3 records

Portos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

FR PL
3 records

RGT Eros

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n, FR

DK FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Ruiter Zonen (HR)

FR NL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

DE PL
4 records

Retba

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
3 records

Resista

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Jan Blazek c/o VSUO Holovousy

IT SK
3 records

Polar

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Trajkovski, Viktor

DK SE
5 records

Reja

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy \Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa w Ożarowie Mazowieckim Spółka z o.o.

PL UA
6 records

Pokusa

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

NL PL
10 records

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Rela

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
4 records

Regent

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Prof. Dr.Dr.h.c. Gerhardt Alleweldt

BG DE
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR
3 records

Redwin

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Barraglia, Joseph D

CZ SK
3 records

Primella

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Stichting Tuin. Proef. (NL)

FR NL
4 records

Redity

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Redgold

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Reason

Active

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

Limagrain Europe s.a.

FR NL
3 records

PR57Q53

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Pioneer Hi-Bred International (US)

BG
3 records

Peso

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
3 records

PT312

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

RO SK
4 records