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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Inyathi

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Proplant AG

HU
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

Josef Heuger (Gartenbaubetrieb)

DE
2 records

HL 648

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Výzkumný a Šlechtitelský ústav Ovocnářský Holovousy s.r.o.

CZ
7 records

Ips 2437

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

FR
2 records

Imposa

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Cebeco Seeds BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Inthanon

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Heritage

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Insignia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Heredero

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Ingenyo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Indurain

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Iena

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Petoseed Co INC (US)

FR
2 records

Impero

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Hengpral

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

HENGST WILLIAM E.

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

KANEKO SEEDS CO LTD

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
3 records

Ilyn

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Femix Seeds

NL
3 records