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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.

Martines

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

MEANA

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
3 records

MARTA

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

C.S.I.C.-MURCIA

ES
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Mikonos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Marmango

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Migdal

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Maximo

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Sueptitz, Dieter|Hamburg, Federal Republic of Germany

DK
2 records

Mielon

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Meibacus

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

FR
2 records

Maswicri

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Roseraies Pierre Guillot, Roseraies Pierre Guillot

FR
2 records

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Marta

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Marsilia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Minnie

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Marbella

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PETRUS JOHANNES VAN DER ZWET

NL
2 records

Maxinel

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Marmorex

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Martinez

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Miamour

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
2 records

Mimosa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

IT
2 records