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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.

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

DKC5810

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
4 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)/Jon M. QUISENBERRY (US)

FR
4 records

Ditou

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Elena

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Edwige

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
8 records

Django

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE S.A.R.L

DK
7 records

Dohkko

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Eclipse White

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Mitchell Hanes

NL
4 records

Ecco365

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RICE TEC INC.

IT
4 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Agrosel, RO

RO
4 records

Dynafort

Active

Solanum lycopersicum x Solanum pimpinellifolium · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

E20S0102

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Wouter Lindeman

NL
3 records

Denise

Active

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

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

IT
3 records

Dunga

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
8 records

Duraton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NAPOLEONSWEG 152

NL
4 records

Devon

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Duratom

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

DKC5110

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
4 records

Dumas

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Django

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

DE
4 records

Draconis

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records