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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.

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

CZ DK EE LT SK
8 records

Rodon

Active

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK
8 records

Martha

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

BE CZ DE DK PL
7 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Nordic Seed A/S

CZ DK EE FI UA
11 records

Pontia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden (NL)

CZ HR NL SI SK
7 records

Lambado

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

BE FR HU NL UA
9 records

P9400

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

AT HU IT SK UA
11 records

Mentor

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK
9 records

Ophix

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

BG CZ NL PL SK
8 records

Medania

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

SUJIT THA

CZ DE DK HU SK
8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE HU NL PL SE
7 records

Hyfi

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saaten Union, F

FR HU PL
10 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR HU LT SI
13 records

Gloster

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RUP «BRESTSKAYA OBLASTNAYA SELSKOXOZYAJSTVENNAYA OPYTNAYA STANCZIYA NAN BELARUSI»

CZ HU NL PL SI
14 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT DE HU SK UA
9 records

Gardel

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SVS, NL

BG ES FR HR NL
7 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

AT BG HU RO SK
11 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

AT BG HU SK UA
9 records

Darina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis SVS Holland, NL

CZ FR HU SI SK
7 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Ragt 2n, F

AT HU IT LT SK
7 records

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

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

BG HU SI SK
8 records

Delorgue

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

BE DE ES FR NL
12 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.

BE DE ES FR NL
16 records

Binella

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VEREDELINGSBEDRIJF BV

DK ES FR NL PL
10 records