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.

Nabury

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

AC FRUIT (FR)

FR
3 records

Minion

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Nabella

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SEMPRA PRAHA A S

CZ
5 records

Myrna

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Najatar

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

AC FRUIT (FR)

FR
3 records

Mujello

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Avena sativa L. · Oat

MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár

HU
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

keine Angabe

AT
2 records

Nabone

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Mozia XR

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Murano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Mosalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

NL
4 records

Myrabile

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAIS Spa

IT
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Metissa

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

NICKERSON-ZWAAN| Nickerson-Zwaan GmbH

DE
2 records

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Morante

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Miodowa

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

GREENS Szkółka Drzew i Krzewów Witold Łakomy

PL
3 records

Meryva

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Milagro

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records