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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.

Kalixo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Kimbo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Kalavon

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Kantai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Kilates

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
2 records

Kiara R

Application submitted

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

HM.CLAUSE

FR
2 records

Kintaro

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

Jaypur

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
3 records

Justyna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Torsten Olsson Frö AB

PL
2 records

Kacper

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

PL
2 records

K 2048

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

UA
3 records

Junee

Terminated

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

NEW SOUTH WALES, DEP.AGR.

ES
2 records

Jupiter

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Kepo

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Stephanie Franck

PL
3 records

Judor

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Johana

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.

ES
2 records

Juboline

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records