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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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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.

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
3 records

Ostalett

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Stahnke, Otto|Bromer Strasse 104, 38524 Sassenburg-Grussendorf, Federal Republic of Germany / Dettmer, Peter|Bromer Strasse 104, 38524 Sassenburg-Grussendorf, Federal Republic of Germany / Dettmer, Eleonore|Bromer Strasse 104, 38524 Sassenburg-Grussendo

DE
3 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES
4 records

Pc2

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
4 records

Ostralie

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Orelia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Parotis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Paxtor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Oksana

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

UA
3 records

Ogen

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

PIETERPIKZONEN BV

NL
4 records

Orogrós

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

VICENTE ARNAU MARTINEZ

ES
7 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Parole

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
7 records

Parmeno

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Oaxaca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
3 records

Parador

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Palais

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)

FR
3 records

Orbiter

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Paris Harryi

ES
4 records

Pacman

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nordic Seed A/S

DK
4 records

Odiseo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSERAIES GAUJARD

FR
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
3 records