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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.

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V./Laboratioire ASL S.N.C.

NL
4 records

Sylvyta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tanker

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

ES
4 records

Tanami

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

FR
2 records

SV9441YG

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

SV5581PH

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Talvena

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

SV6556MC

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

FR
3 records

Teslin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES
2 records

SV5047CE

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

SV2162EV

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Tesar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Tanmixa

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans Jurgen Evers

DE
2 records

Terenzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. Unit N Peek House, Dales Manor Business Park

NL
2 records

Tentadero

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

TANGO

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ShELOBODKIN ALEKSEJ VLADIMIROVICh

HR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ZOLI ANGELO

IT
2 records

Supranova

Protection expired

Poa supina Schrad. · Supina bluegrass

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

DE
2 records

Temes

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pinter Zoltan / Szel Sandor / Kalman Laszlo / Fotos Janos / Pinter Zoltanne / Tremmel Ferenc

HU
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
2 records