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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.

Nimbus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Boomkwekerij Van Rijn - De Bruyn B.V.

PL
5 records

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

NEW SOUTH WALES, DEP.AGR.

ES
4 records

Mulan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Semillas Fito, Španija

ES
4 records

Nada

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SMEDEKS Co d.o.o

HR
3 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

TURF SEED EUROPE LTD

IT
3 records

Nicky

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Monmeil

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RenÚ MONTEUX-CAILLET (FR)

FR
5 records

Newlyn

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard Arsene Maillard, Yes applicant details in question 1

FR
5 records

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

ISTITUTO DI AGRONOMIA GENERALE E COLTIVAZIONI ERBACEE - UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI

IT
4 records

Montezuma

Terminated

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Monastea

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Newport

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Washington State University Research Foundation (US)

FR
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

PEPINIERES DU VALOIS SARL, FR

FR
6 records

Moscatel

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Mor

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Vardi Aliza

ES
3 records

Morfeo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Nerissa

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Force Limagrain SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Nereid

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Mitosz

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Nelka

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records