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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.

Pinar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Pierro

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Polinka

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Piccota

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Piast

Active

Prunus mahaleb L. · Saint Lucie cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Pogo

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
5 records

Pisa

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Alessandro Liverani^^^Daniela Giovannini

ES
3 records

PI 80

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)

FR
2 records

Piotta

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Pio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEED IB

ES
2 records

PERICO

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
2 records

Perona

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Pobler

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

ES
3 records

Pezero

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Graines Voltz (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hem Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records