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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Coleman

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Atanasia

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
2 records

Giubileo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

IT
2 records

Gioia

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

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

IT
2 records

Clarry

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Cartujo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

GF 655/2

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Arrow

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Seed Genetics International PTY LTD (SV Genetics)

IT
3 records

Candyplum

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Ariane

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

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

IT
2 records

Alarico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Freddo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Caoba

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Extenza

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Exane

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Fardosa

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Benigara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Shevchenko Igor

UA
3 records

Ella

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

DE
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Torsten Olsson Frö AB

PL
2 records

DKC6625

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ecodesal

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

INIA/IFAPA/IRTA/ITACYL

ES
3 records