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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.

Ritika

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 100%

EE
4 records

Rondom

Active

Ribes L. · Currants

RIETSEMA (NL)

FR
2 records

Romolo

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Rocasol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

IT
2 records

Romanesco

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Robur

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Rotando

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Rustico

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

Seeds Technologies Italia s.r.l.

IT
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Russe

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Rodiax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Rionilo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Rio Grande

Application submitted

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Rhianna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Roc

Terminated

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

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Ruffled Yellow

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Robusta

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Torsten Olsson Frö AB

PL
2 records

Robello

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Riesling

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records