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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.

Paola

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

HU
2 records

Piersol

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Alessandro Liverani^^^Daniela Giovannini

ES
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer / Dr. Andreas Peil im Inst. f. ZF an gartenb. Kulturen und Obst -Julius-Kühn-Institut-

DE
3 records

Pille

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge

EE
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Paladium

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Pelikan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Pegat

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Pearlgem

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

PT
2 records

Patsy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Patrol

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Phialina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Bolster B.V.

NL
4 records

Pamela

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
4 records

Pasko

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Palma

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Palaos

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records