Skip to content

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.

Sources10

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.

Muralla

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Monza

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson Seeds Ltd (GB)/Nickerson SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
3 records

Momtaz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Nikkalyn

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Johan Martijn Kannegieter

NL
4 records

Mojacar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Nicole

Protection expired

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

Holtkamp, Sr., Reinhold|Werther Strasse 112, D4294 Isselburg, Federal Republic of Germany

DK
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NOVARTIS SEEDS

NL
2 records

Monnude

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
5 records

Modus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Naty

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Monitime

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
2 records

Mocambo

Active

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

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)

FR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
3 records

Mivibe

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ
5 records

NCSUHA1

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

FR
2 records

Nesta

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tsvetelin Yankov

BG
3 records

Nazgul

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Moonsnake

Application submitted

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records