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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.

Kinesia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Clobby

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
2 records

Kasmira

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Cordouan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Casoar

Terminated

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

ICARDA (SY)

FR
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.

ES
2 records

Cecillio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.

ES
2 records

Donelo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Harnaś

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Halka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ
5 records

Betyco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Djuro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.

ES
2 records

Cupolone

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Delux

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG

AT
2 records

Dantesco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Cruiser

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records