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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.

Lucinda

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Maestria

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Martina

Active

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Marsunny

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Macio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM SPA

IT
2 records

M 25

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

LS 1314

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

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

EE
4 records

LS 1278

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

M 9 T337

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Markyno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Martlet

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

T.J. Sobey (GB)

CZ
4 records

Machado

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Mac-9

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

IT
2 records

Maaspower

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Maximina

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INIA/SERIDA

ES
3 records

Marques

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Lyker

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
2 records

Marpink

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Marnouar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Marnero

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Maveric

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records