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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.

Kaamos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Iori

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Simone Bühlmann-Schütz Agroscope

FR
3 records

Imari

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Iolanta

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

William Johnson

UA
6 records

Jumbo

Active

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd

IT
5 records

Kalipro

Active

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

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Interlav

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

MR PETER ILSINK

FR
3 records

I 77

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

TODOLIVO S.L.

ES
3 records

Iollisco

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Jeluna

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Avena sativa L. · Oat

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION AGROPECUARIA (INIA)

ES
7 records

Java

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL
5 records

Infusion

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

JACKLIN SEED

IT
3 records

Jarmo

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Seed Operations B.V.

NL
5 records

Jawell

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL
3 records

Horpill

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin|Dresden, DE

FR
3 records

Honeygal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Homer

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

IFECSSMS

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

PL
3 records

Izmono

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Ivorino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Jadeo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL
5 records

Isola

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Fratelli Menzo di Menzo Epifanio Salvatore & C. S.A.S.

IT
4 records

Islandia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES
4 records