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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.

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

SENGANA G.M.B.H. & CO.

DK
4 records

Musa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Nisida

Terminated

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

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Nagina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Mozateco

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Nablara

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

AC FRUIT (FR)

FR
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

N 6441

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Service Officiel de Controle (FR)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

AGRINATURE INNOVA, S.L

ES
2 records

Nalon

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Nikita

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

HOEK BREEDING BV

NL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
2 records

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

Nour

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Noacres

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Reinhard Noack

DE
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Multi Tohum San. Tic. A.S.

NL
2 records

Nic 29

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Vivero René Nicolai

NL
2 records

N 6402

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wood T.

FR
2 records