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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.

Griffon

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD

NL
3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Proplant AG

HU
5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

INIA-V.HERNANDEZ

ES
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Gortina

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
2 records

Green Noa

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Erma Zaden Export B.V.

NL
3 records

Helsinki

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Gomes

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Golia

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICCARDEI EUGEN

RO
3 records

Harper

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Erma Zaden (IL)

BG
2 records

Gravesac

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

IT
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

GREENPAC

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

Agromillora Catalana S.A.U.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Hibisco

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records