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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.

KSG 19 A

Application submitted

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Hilmar Gräb

DE
3 records

Kibrille

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Kiteria

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Kwarta

Terminated

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

Kinzica

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Kisheri

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Kirvem

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V (NL)

FR
3 records

Kilaplon

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Kenza

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

KEISEI ROSE NURSERIES

PL
3 records

Kubari

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
8 records

Kesia

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Kosmos

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
6 records

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Muranyi Istvan / Pap Miklos

HU
4 records

Kiewidiv

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Kievit Christa

NL
3 records

Korelasting

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
3 records

Koralik

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PNOS

PL
3 records

KGM101

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NAKAMURA KOSUKE|ITO HIROTAKA

PT
3 records

Kaspian

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Katya

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Kármin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SOMOGYI GYÖRGY^^^MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^SOMOGYI NORBERT^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HU
4 records

Katela

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records