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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.

Dimitra

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

GR
4 records

Davlin

Active

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

Elsoms Seeds

NL
3 records

David

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
3 records

Diplomat

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Lofts Seed Company, Inc.

FR
3 records

Darter

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Diplomat

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PHP PETERSEN

DE
4 records

Dibango

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Diamant

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HILD SAMEN GMBH

NL
3 records

Diapason

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

CPB-4475

Active

Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.

ES
3 records

Costibel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Diabolik

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
5 records

Dakaro

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

UA
4 records

Daltary

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Corsa

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

IT
4 records

Dalalh

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Corera

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Dafnis

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Denver

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Semences SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Deniol

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)

FR
3 records

Denfer

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Quero Garcia Jose

FR
3 records

Delirio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records