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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

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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.

Mozart

Active

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

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

N 4307

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
5 records

Nero

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

VARIOS OBTENTORES

ES
5 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

NL
2 records

Noemy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZKI, H

HU
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA PER L'ORTICOLTURA (CREA-OF-PON)

IT
2 records

Mosino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Agro-Tip Handels-und Consultingges, D

DE
2 records

Mose

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Mosak

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
2 records

Nemeton

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

MONREPOS

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

RAFAEL GELLA - PILAR ERREA (CITA-ARAGON)

ES
5 records

Nemasolid

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Amcel Ag Products Europe BV (NL)

HR
2 records

Monloui

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Nelig

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)

FR
2 records

Mupi

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Kalju Kask 100%

EE
4 records

Newton

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Ninnolo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DEWEERD, Jan, US / ZALEWSKI, Jim, US / HAWKINS, Gary, US

RO
2 records

Nimos ND

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records