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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.

Gilverde

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Gironda

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden B.V.

BG NL
3 records

Galilea

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

Wim SNIJDERS, NL

RO
4 records

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

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR UA
3 records

Genery

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Felspar

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ROGERS SEEDS COMPANY (US)

FR NL
4 records

Febo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

HU IT
3 records

Fiamma

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

MAURIZIO BACCHI

UA
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT UA
3 records

Faraday

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Simon Groen

NL UA
3 records

Felipe

Active

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

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES UA
3 records

Gala

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Tezier SA (FR)

ES FR
3 records

Galiceno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Shai Nashilevitz

ES UA
3 records

Harco

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

CZ PL
4 records

Folklor

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Fuszerpaprika Kutato Fejleszto kht (HU)

HR HU
3 records

Excalibur

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

LT LV
4 records

GUARA

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

INIA-DIP.ARAGON

ES UA
4 records

Fraser

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES UA
4 records

Freddy

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

ENZA ZADEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO KG

DE NL
3 records

Forttuno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

LT
4 records

Florate

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Аernoudt Aardse

NL UA
4 records

Fleming

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR NL
3 records