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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.

PS 03762060

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

RAXAO

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Pyrus L. · Pear

HELMUTH JACOB_

DE
2 records

Proxy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Prospano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM S.p.A

HU
3 records

Purple Majesty

Protection expired

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

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

FR
2 records

Randolph

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Pureza

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Pulsar

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Prymus

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Rafano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Prunaxx XR

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Radmila

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

UA
3 records

PS 04911714

Terminated

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

SEMINIS INC

ES
2 records

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Prudom

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

Schreiber, Robert

UA
2 records