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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.

TAN98352

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

PL
3 records

Toluca

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.

NL
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DK
4 records

Syderal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Valley Seeds Pty Ltd

CZ
3 records

SY Craft

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT
4 records

Tecla

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Walther Faedi^^^Gianluca Baruzzi^^^Paolo Sbrighi^^^Pierluigi Lucchi

NL
5 records

Tabantha

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Tilouka

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Tikscarl

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

DE
3 records

Szarvasi-54

Protection expired

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

SK
4 records

Tassili

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
6 records

Syria

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

New Fruits, I

UA
3 records

Tecnico

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Sweet Cott 3

Application submitted

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

QUALIAGRO, S.A.

ES
3 records

SVTM9013

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

SVDC1978

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL
3 records

SV5965AC

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Terrafin

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR
3 records

SV1771BL

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Gene Mero.

NL
4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

MATHIAS TANTAU

DK
3 records