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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.

Rezence

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Red Noble

Protection expired

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Norman Glen Bradford (US)/Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Rafzas

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Peter Hauenstein

NL
6 records

Raffy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Rafting

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Resika

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Raksha

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Southern Seed s.r.l (IT)

BG
3 records

Reseda

Terminated

Ulmus L. · Elm

SMALLEY| Prof. E.B. Smalley c/o University of Wisconsin/Madison

DE
2 records

Raghad

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VAN SENT V.WHIPPLE (US)

FR
2 records

Raf

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Renora

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

Fischer, C. / Murawski, H.

HU
2 records

Radar II

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Peak Plant Genetics

PL
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Rabacca

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Red Clay

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Renegade

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

Quijano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Association Fruits Oublies (FR)

FR
2 records

Rebelde

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

PS 1212

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
2 records