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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.

Monafter

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

BG
2 records

Merwen

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

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

FR
2 records

Menina

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Memphis

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Grassland Oregon

PL
2 records

Montaner

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Mountie

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Merio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

MEICHOIJU

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

FR
2 records

Monsat

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
5 records

Mottala

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Harris Moran Seed Co.

UA
3 records

Melfree

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Mela

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich

PL
3 records

Mettais

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Messi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IVO DZhINOVICh

RO
2 records

Menfig

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

Medalis

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

FR
4 records

Meroño

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Meroe

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Meijaudiair

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland

DE
2 records