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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.

Cora

Active

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

RijnPlant B.V.

NL
3 records

Malus Mill. · Apple

Georges Delbard

IT
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Crispsol

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard

FR
5 records

Dee Pend

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Colinky

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
4 records

Comaneci

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
6 records

Coxen

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Debalto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
3 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Euro Pepinieres SCEA (FR)

FR
5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

FR
6 records

Dassel

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station

IT
3 records

Darsanga

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

SC Darbonne (FR)

FR
5 records

Daytona

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Harris Moran Seed Company

ES
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG - Zsolt Galli

NL
4 records

Dawn

Active

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

MISSOURI AGRIC.EXP.STATION (US)

FR
4 records

Darko

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SATIVA VIA CALCINARO 2425

IT
3 records

Climont

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Darselect

Protection expired

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Robert Hureau c/o S.C. Darbonne

CZ
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Conga

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Germobanco Agrícola da Macaronésia

PT
3 records