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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.

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

PT SI
2 records

Goliath

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin-Mikado

FR NL
2 records

Kaptiva

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

HU UA
2 records

Joaquin

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Nunhems, NL

UA
2 records

Hansen 2168

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

HANSEN CARL J.

FR IT
2 records

Great lakes 54

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

C. Sperling (DE)

IT SI
2 records

Frontino

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

DE FR
2 records

Goblin

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

ENZA ZADEN

UA
2 records

Hydens

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

MARALDI DANIELE

IT UA
3 records

Gido

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Fenbra

Application submitted

Malus Mill. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele - Termeno (IT)

BG IT
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ludwig Feldmeier

UA
2 records

Faber

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Angelo Boni

UA
2 records

Floreen

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

PL
2 records

Gong

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Angelo Boni

UA
2 records

Fengal

Application submitted

Malus Mill. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele - Termeno (IT)

BG IT
2 records

Gisselfeld

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

DK PL
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

ES IT
2 records

Fendeca

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele - Termeno (IT)

BG IT
2 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Bakonyi Karoly / Bakonyi Laszlo / Kocsis Laszlo / Kozma Pal / Koermendi Alajosne dr.

FR HU
3 records

Gemini 7 hybrid

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Harris Moran Seed (US)

IT SI
2 records