Skip to content

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.

Sources10

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.

Tomapie

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Testardo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Tesla

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Tesi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Thor

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES
2 records

Telmo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltda. (SDA)

FR
3 records

Tessa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Toddler

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Teleno

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Terenzio

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Teleki 5C

Application submitted

Vitis berlandieri Planch. x Vitis riparia Michx.

Alexandre Teleki

SI
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Trionfo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Titan

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Northrup King Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

TOKITA Sementi Italia srl

NL
2 records

Tendor

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Niels Johannes Cornelis

NL
2 records

Tenorio

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Tarsis

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Tintero

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records