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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.

Almeria

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Arnold

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Arosa

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Martinelli Alessio, Castagnoli Gianfranco, Leis Michelangelo,

UA
4 records

Amelia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Alision

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Annus

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

BRÓZIK SÁNDOR DR^^^János Apostol^^^SOLIMOSI JÓZSEFNÉ

HU
4 records

Alpes

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Alegría

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Almena

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VILMORIN, S.A.

ES
4 records

Arbiore

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Ancora

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
4 records

Aramboll

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Alliance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Anamaria

Active

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin

SILISTRU DOINAAVRAMESCU EUGEN

RO
4 records

Amyla

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Aljona

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Amtou

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK
3 records

Amonen

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Ambrador

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Cora Seeds, I

HU
3 records

Akinom

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
4 records

Aldente

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Sakata Seed Corporation

FR
5 records

Ambrine

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Chantal Lorentz^^^Pierre Billant^^^Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR
4 records

Amarone

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

FR
3 records

Amarelly

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records