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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.

Uslada

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

OREHOVA VALENTINA PETROVNA / ZDRUJKOVSKAYa ANTONINA IOSIFOVNA / TARASYuK GALINA MIHAJLOVNA / LUKIChYoVA LYuBOV' ALEKSEEVNA

UA
4 records

Triton

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)

FR
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Vitisnavarra

ES
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Unicorn

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Traiña

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMINIS INC

ES
2 records

Unica

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

PARISI BRUNO

IT
3 records

Tresor

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
4 records

UG 8114

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

UG 436

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Tremolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Trottolo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

TZ 148

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Totalisa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Tosmar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Tyfrane

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PL
2 records

UGI 1852

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

PT
3 records

Traiano

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

UG 4111

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records