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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.

Oscos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Opositor

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Nirvana

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Induran

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Nimbola

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Nabila

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
2 records

Novelist

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Haranita

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Nativa

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Prof. Ing. Vilém Kraus, CSc. (CZ)/Lubomír Glos (CZ)/Vlastimil Peřina (CZ)/Doc. Ing. Miloš Michlovský, CSc. (CZ)

CZ
3 records

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Monsolle

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
2 records

Mondrian

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Mbriana

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Galdent

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

ES
2 records

Maxxiany

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Insertis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Furioza

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

F 12/1

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Manuela

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Iberus

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

AGROMONEGROS, S.A.

ES
3 records

Ifestos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records