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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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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.

Rustico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Sawitar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

PL
3 records

Sabina

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Sabine

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Sauron

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM SPA. Via G. Marconi, 56 37052- Casaleone (VR), Italy

HU
3 records

Sabinal

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ORESTE INSERO

ES
3 records

Sagaro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Rufeno

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BIOGYA S.R.L.

CZ
2 records

Rutile

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL
3 records

Russkaja

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Unbekannt, Keine Angabe

AT
2 records

Sabaudio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ruralim

Application submitted

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

NL
4 records

Rubinet

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

V. KRAUS PROF.

CZ
4 records

Rubichic

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Ruberto

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yordanka Tosheva

BG
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S.^^^Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
4 records