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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.

Liivika

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 100%

EE
4 records

Lingodor

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Lagatta

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Lambada

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
3 records

Lalin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Liberty Bell

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Lalita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Liliana

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Piotr Doliński Szkółkarstwo Sadownicze

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

VAN WEVERWIJK T.H.

NL
4 records

Kyra

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Linares

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM SPA

IT
2 records

KWS Zeagrano

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
2 records

Leyre

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Kuman

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

University of Guelph (CA)

FR
2 records

Krypton

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
5 records

KWS4541

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Kussot

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records