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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.

Melange

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Elettra

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Maruxina

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INIA/SERIDA

ES
3 records

Maximato

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Luna

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

EA 5028

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

S.A.R.L. Benoit Escande Editions (FR)

FR
5 records

Lilos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Manuella

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

LG31700

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
3 records

Dorleac

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Lunera

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Grodane

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK
2 records

Lion 107

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.

NL
4 records

Galiota

Active

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

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

ES
2 records

Dost

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Galaxy

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Evoke

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Kamado

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Damerino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Jankowski

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Jackpot

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

FLORANOVA LTD

NL
2 records

Cocco

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records