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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

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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.

Shorouq

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Smolitop

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Smilla

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE
3 records

Siderno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

NL
2 records

Sineva

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Institute of Fruit Crops-Plovdiv

BG
3 records

Shaolin

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
2 records

Shintosa

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Paul Degreef

UA
2 records

Sibilla

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Panora s.p.a.

NL
2 records

Shield

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Sian

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Shintoza

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Sibilla

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

SIL Imke

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

SIL Cleo

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

Siurion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Shakira

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Smile

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

APEX-AGRI S.N.C.

IT
2 records

Shirley

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Smerf

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

PL
3 records

Sidonia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

SF 1282

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records