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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.

Nixon

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
4 records

Norwich

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

TOZER SEEDS LTD

PL
3 records

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

V. Kopan c/o Institute of Horticulture Research Centre

EE
3 records

Oclaire

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.

FR
5 records

Negratin

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Yuksel Tohum, TR

HU
3 records

Naomi

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

IT
3 records

Nevanas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Citrus L. · Citrus

El Bachir Nadori

ES
4 records

Nemo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Fobek B.V., Tuberosum Technologies Inc.

NL
6 records

Nemesis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
4 records

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

United States Department of Agriculture -USDA-

ES
4 records

NPCW17257

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nils Klemm^^^Guido von Tubeuf

PL
3 records

Ocana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Myamara

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard Arsene Maillard, Yes applicant details in question 1

FR
5 records

Nectajoy

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
5 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

GIDEON JACOBUS NICOLAAS COETZEE

ES
3 records

Naviero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
5 records

Novelski

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Nasua

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Norton

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Nairobi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
4 records

Murciana

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

José Egea Caballero^^^David Ruiz González^^^LORENZO BURGOS ORTIZ

ES
6 records