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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.

Typtop Baer

Application submitted

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

VON BAER, ERIK

ES
3 records

Torpila

Active

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

Nunhems, NL

NL
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Torcida

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BEJO ZADEN B.V.

NL
4 records

Totalle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

WALTER BERNARDI

NL
3 records

Totalai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Topzel

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tolstoj

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Tirian

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Trilogy

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Welver, D

NL
3 records

Titanik

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

UA
3 records

Toledano

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Tinsena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

TURF SEED EUROPE LTD

IT
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RUSKO Jozsef, HU

HU
3 records

Tobias

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Turquesa

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Tipo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROSERVICE SPA

IT
4 records

Tsuru

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow

FR
3 records

Thor

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Landbrugets Kartoffelfond

DK
4 records

Thicket

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
10 records

Torcal

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

GR
3 records

True Blue

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Will Bilozir

NL
3 records