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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.

ZAI685PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

FR
4 records

ZAI668PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Xavy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Xavy XR

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
4 records

Zadok

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Yelda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding S.A.S

NL
3 records

XP 03745864

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Yunque

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Hort Seed Mediterrani SL SPAIN

BG
2 records

Yarimaru

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Xacao

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Zaitreta

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

XUANINA

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
2 records

Zairisup

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

ZAI757PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
5 records

ZAI696PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
5 records

Zagajnik

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Witos

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

PL
4 records

Xandor

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Xanbera

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Yellowin

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

X9596

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Jean-Luc Carrieres

FR
3 records