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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Seiber

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Sancho

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Sanafir

Application submitted

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Samba

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
6 records

Sabella

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

DE
3 records

Sandeno

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Samson

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Sacha

Protection expired

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Rytm

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V , NL

NL
3 records

Sabroson

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
4 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SARPO KFT

IE
3 records

Sarmalin

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Sargon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden, NL

NL
3 records

Sarastro

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cultivari Getreidezüchtungsforschung Darzau gGmbH

DE
4 records

Rubicon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Rosalyn

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Šampion

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Institut za povrtarstvo, S.Palanka

SK
3 records

Rudolph

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

A.L. Tozer Ltd (GB)

FR
3 records

Rucla

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ
11 records