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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.

Zapateco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Ysalis

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Grocep S.I.C.A.

FR
3 records

Zapata

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Zanta

Terminated

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Ferdinant de Pauw

UA
2 records

Yomarilyn

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Yoder Brothers Inc

PL
2 records

Yolita

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Sarl Bourguet et Fils

MT
2 records

Yolande

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

FR
2 records

Zaidote

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
6 records

ZAI665PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

FR
4 records

ZAI659PJ

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Yuko

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Zentus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RUSKO JOZSEF

HU
3 records

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Nicolaas P. Dekker

PL
2 records

Yolanda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Xolatyl

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Yelsto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

XLO

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

EXPORTACIONES DE FRUTAS VALENCIANAS S.L.

ES
3 records

Zairobe

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Zenone

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

NIELI TOMMASO

IT
2 records