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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.

Mamba

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

TOZER SEEDS LTD

PL
2 records

LORETINA

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

J.FEMENIA CATALA

ES
4 records

Marsanne

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE-INRA

FR
3 records

Marmor

Active

Hedera colchica (K. Koch) K. Koch · Persian ivy

Elemér Barabits

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Agricultural Research Institute

CY
2 records

Mandaro

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Lorca

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Lotto

Active

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

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

PL
2 records

Marlhac

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO/GIUSEPPE RUSSO/SANTO RECUPERO

ES
3 records

Mammut

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

DE
3 records

Mamirio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

MAL280

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Lokus

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Prof. Ing. Vilém Kraus, CSc. (CZ)/Lubomír Glos (CZ)/Vlastimil Peřina (CZ)/Doc. Ing. Miloš Michlovský, CSc. (CZ)

CZ
3 records

Lokata

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

PL
3 records

Marinie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Logo

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Longma

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Marimba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Lockheed

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

SILISTRU DOINA

RO
3 records