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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.

Tanius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Sureton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NUNHEMS

NL
7 records

Swayne

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Francisco Palomares

NL
3 records

Superina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Taurus

Active

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Sydney

Application submitted

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Sunstream Heaven

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Tatoo

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT
5 records

Sunset

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
6 records

SV7484MA

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Yomo, Yasunori|Yamanashi, Japan / Murakami, Yasuyuki|Shiga, Japan

PL
3 records

Surazo

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tan96205

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

DE
3 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

JOHN M. GARABEDIAN

ES
3 records

Sunbelkupi

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Yasuyuki Murakami

PL
3 records

Sunbelkubu

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Yasuyuki Murakami

PL
3 records

Supervoy

Active

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

HAZERA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Sumbawa

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

hybrids between Kalanchoe miniata Hils. & Bojer ex Tul. And Kalanchoe porphyrocalyx (Baker) Baill.

Max Fischbeck

DE
3 records

Syros

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

SY Heroo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE
4 records

Sunshine

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
3 records