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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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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.

MAGDALENA

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

MARROCCHIO (FR)

FR
2 records

Malea

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Manoline

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

Vilmorin-Mikado

NL
2 records

Malbec

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Maestoso

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Malawi

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Malatewhite

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
3 records

MADONGA

Protection expired

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

POUL & KRISTIAN MADSENS GARTNERI APS

DK
2 records

MAL200

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

PL
2 records

Mandril

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Mandoline

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Menes

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Meipazdia

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

FR
2 records

Mayor

Terminated

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

RODRIGUEZ NAVARRO JOAQUIM

ES
4 records

Makedon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Manchego

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Mamede

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Marta Santalla Ferradás/Ana María González Fernández/Luís Alfredo Bañuelos Vazquez/Rafael Lozano Ruíz/Ana Ortíz Atienza/Fernando J. Yuste Lisbona

ES
2 records

MEIFRUIJE

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland & Cie

FR
2 records

Macacha

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Mawal

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Meicoloss

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

FR
2 records

Malle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Maia Raudseping 90%, Ingrid Bender 10%

EE
3 records

Mairi

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre

EE
4 records