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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.

Gloria

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Knownyous.

HU
3 records

Golden Russet Bosc

Protection expired

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Sumio FUKUI (US)

FR
3 records

Galilée

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Glera

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
3 records

Glauco

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

G 11

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

NL
5 records

Fulvento

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Forada

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
3 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MANEA DANIELABARBIERU ANCUTA

RO
4 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
3 records

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

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL
9 records

Flocoon

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Friel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
6 records

Frazier

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Gieflor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Frisco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)

FR
4 records

GF 677

Active

Prunus x persicoides (Ser.) M. Vilm. & Bois · Peach x Almond

INRA France (FR)

UA
6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institut Français des Productions Cidricoles (I.F.P.C.), Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Blumen Group S.p.A. (IT)

FR
3 records

Georgia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Forzapro

Active

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

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Fisnics White

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

PL
3 records

Gerenuk

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records