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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.

Basswood

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Lan Depur

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

2 records

Bahía

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Alouena

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.

NL
4 records

Stefanie

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Gertrude Mayer ^^^Georg Weiss

3 records

Aldama

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

2 records

Rutstar

Terminated

Cornus L. · Cornel

Elwin R. Orton^^^DAVID A. GANT

2 records

Kalao

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Remolino Berries S.L.U.

2 records

Sanguisorba officinalis L. · Great burnet

Future Plants Licentie B.V.

2 records

Ademuz

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Quercus cerris L. · European turkey oak

BOOMKWEKERIJ MARI VAN ELS

2 records

530WX

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Dendrobium Sw. · Dendrobium

YAMAMOTO DENDROBIUMS CO.,LTD

2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Silviero Sansavini and Stefano Lugli, University of Bologna

2 records

Shanghai

Active

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

Nunhems Germany GmbH

2 records

Secret Love

Terminated

Impatiens L. · Balsam

FIDES BEHEER B.V

2 records

Pericallis x hybrida (Scheidw.) B. Nord. · Cineraria

Kiyoshi Miyazaki

2 records

PEHY0004

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Ferréol

Active

Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin

Institut Technique Interprofessionnel des Plantes à Parfum Médicinales et Aromatiques (ITEIPMAI)

2 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

MARGA DÜMMEN

2 records