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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

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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.

Tharon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Grass G.I.E.

PT
4 records

Tetrafix

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

NL
3 records

Theresa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HOFFERBERT| Dr. Hans-Reinhard Hofferbert

DE
8 records

Tercia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Tempra

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Teti

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
3 records

Teseo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V., NL

NL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SSC JP

NL
4 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PL
5 records

Tenfold

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Tarzan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

GAVRISh SERGEJ FEDOROVICh / ShAMShINA ANNA VYaChESLAVOVNA / ShEVKUNOV VALERIJ NIKOLAEVICh / HOMChENKO NINA NIKOLAEVNA / PLUZhNIK IVAN SERGEEVICh / ChAJKIN KONSTANTIN OLEGOVICh / MULYaR VALERIJ NIKOLAEVICh

NL
3 records

Tarsier

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Thunder

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

SEED GENETICS AUSTRALIA

FR
4 records

Telde

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Tardilam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Maillard Laurence / Maillard Arsene

FR
6 records

Tamino

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE
5 records

Takrima

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Tajo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Tetra

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

MOSER LUCIANO / NICOTRA ANTONINO

IT
4 records

Top Gun

Active

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

TOP SEEDS 2010 LTD.

HU
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Tango

Active

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

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Tonuss

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records