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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.

Lin

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

M 9 EMLA

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

PL
6 records

Malerva

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Lillit

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Luteo

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Maldini

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lety

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

Leptis

Active

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

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR
2 records

Liisu

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

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

EE
4 records

Lycomech

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Lepino

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Blumen Group S.p.A. (IT)

FR
3 records

Leopold

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Gospodarstwo Ogrodnicze, Szkółkarstwo Ludmiła Dudek-Wieczorek

PL
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard (FR)

FR
4 records

Lidio

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

VIVOSEM S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Magnetic

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

LS 1302

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

Licato

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

LS 0836

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

Liba

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Etablissement Linard (FR)/Comite Interprofessionnel du Bas Limousin (FR)/Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits & Legumes (FR)/Comite Interprof. Noix, Noyer, Chataignier du Quercy (FR)

FR
3 records

Lunastar

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION

NL
3 records

LS 0502

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

Liad

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Lebron

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,

UA
4 records

Losetto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. Unit N Peek House, Dales Manor Business Park

NL
2 records