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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.

White Wonder

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Vitras

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Viper

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Trinity Genetics LLC

NL
3 records

Violette

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Xidejia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NUNHEMS BEIJING SEEDS CO.

NL
4 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
3 records

Viriato

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

Vilena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Novartis Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Vulspot

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Vinety

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Weeks Roses Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
3 records

Vigor Max

Terminated

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

BASIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTS (US)

FR
2 records

Vilmitar

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre

EE
4 records

Vinicio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Vimeiro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

WLS 2090

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Westland Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Vesperal

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Victoria

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Wing Seed

RO
3 records

Walor

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records