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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.

Papuan

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

PAPALINI PIETRO

IT
4 records

Pantheon

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Pazmanea

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Party

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Parnonas

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Petrus

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Sandor Brozik - János Apostol

HU
4 records

P8500

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
5 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Petrifin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Palermo Raphinha

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Paderno

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
3 records

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Agtotab, H

HU
4 records

P8580

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Perolar

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Pepito

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

BLUMEN SRL

IT
3 records

P1884

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
4 records

Orange Tumtum

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Lucjan i Grzegorz Kurowscy

PL
3 records

Osterley

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

A L TOZER LTD

NL
3 records