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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.

Volcano

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Upper

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Vibice

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
8 records

Topaz

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SLOBODYaNIK NIKOLAJ SEMENOVICh / SINEGOVSKAYa VALENTINA TIMOFEEVNA / FOMENKO NATAL'Ya DMITRIEVNA / BELYaEVA GALINA NIKOLAEVNA

UA
4 records

Teorema

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR

IT
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT
4 records

Susana

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
4 records

Spinel

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Romus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
3 records

Rococo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

HAZERA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Sarno

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Michigan State University (US)

FR
3 records

Planet

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
4 records

Poltava

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

OOO NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNAYA KOMMERCHESKAYA FIRMA «SELEKTA» RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NAN BELARUSI PO ZEMLEDELIYU»

UA
4 records

Parys

Protection expired

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Penta

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

MOSER LUCIANO / NICOTRA ANTONINO

IT
4 records

MAS 582D

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

IT
5 records

Lord

Active

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Lerma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

IT
4 records

Ketty

Active

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

ESASEM S.p.A

HU
4 records