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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.

Rianxo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Ramirez

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
4 records

Raminta

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Reclia

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
3 records

Rhodos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Ramada

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Hans Rolf Späth

DE
5 records

Rebelion

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Red Beef

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Superior, Velika Plana

BG
3 records

Radar

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
5 records

Rambo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Stephan Berger

DE
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Ralli, Giuseppe|Victoria, Australia / Ralli, Iolanda|Victoria, Australia / Ralli, John|Victoria, Australia / Ralli, Joseph|Victoria, Australia

ES
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Renoir

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Racer

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer / Dr. Andreas Peil im Inst. f. ZF an gartenb. Kulturen und Obst -Julius-Kühn-Institut-

DE
6 records

Queenita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Quijano

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
3 records

Quetglas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
8 records

Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC. · Perennial wall-rocket

Jan Draaistra

UA
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
4 records

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

SEEDCO

IT
3 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Bradford Nursery (US)

FR
4 records

Probus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records