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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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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.

Valeoso

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Uniarco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNIGENIA SEMILLAS, S.L.U.

ES
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Apolonio

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
2 records

Tomruby

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.

ES
2 records

Ajusco

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Stormer

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Stellio

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Xandy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Signora

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Vayana

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Takii and Co Ltd (JP)

FR
2 records

Volpedo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Alambra F1

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Terzie Portes-Les-Valence (FR)

HR UA
2 records

Akane

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

TXECO

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES
2 records

Varzim

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Vannetto

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Sereen

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Tridente

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA

ES
2 records

Robleo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

San Jose

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Tiverta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Volodia

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

Rodrigo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records