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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Meridio

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Muscaris

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Land Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

DE
3 records

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Hwang Ju Chean, Chin Young Don, Chung Yong Mo, Cho Yong-jo

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Motto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Takii and Co Ltd (JP)

FR
3 records

Mini Bell

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

J.W.M Konst,, Konst Alstroemeria BV

NL
2 records

Mini

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Mural

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Moscato

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Merkava

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Multina

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Milenium

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Zaklad Ogrodniczy Przyborow sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

MERIDONNA

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

ENTHOVEN BREEDING BV

FR
2 records

MONICA

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen

DK
2 records

Melodie

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

GLASER| Karl Glaser

DE
2 records

Monbello

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
4 records

Melite

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MED HERMES S.R.L

IT
2 records

Moonice

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Moon Glow

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Meteor

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

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

CZ
8 records