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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.

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Naval

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Nautilus

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. convar. botrytis (L.) Alef. · Cauliflower

CLAUSE-TEZIER

LT
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Nasyma

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Nabelice

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

AC FRUIT (FR)

FR
3 records

NEKTAR

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

SMEDEKS Co d.o.o

HR
2 records

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

PETRE LUDOVIC

RO
3 records

Mirely

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Citrus xtangelo J. W. Ingram & H. E. Moore · Tangelo

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
2 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Navolato

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Monange

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
4 records

Mina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Monagro

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
3 records

Momee

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
5 records

Nautilo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Nausicaa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Molier

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Naciol

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records