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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

P 59

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Panter

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Paris

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PNOS

NL
2 records

Pandion

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage

Seminis SVS Holland, NL

HR
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Masiá Ciscar S.L.

ES
3 records

Paoline

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Pagane

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Valentina Bozhkova, Pencho Iliev

BG
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Panormus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Perlinio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Packito

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
2 records

Pandore

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

FR
2 records

Paige

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Pagacz

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Grzegorz Pagacz

PL
4 records

Panama

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Graines Voltz (FR)

FR
2 records

Pepper

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

R 2n (FR)

FR
2 records

Pepite

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Oyin

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NEZZALEZ, S.L.

ES
2 records

Pacaya

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Pabina

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

AC FRUIT (FR)

FR
4 records

P9074

Active

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

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

HR
2 records

Ottymo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records