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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.

Gravity

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

HB101153

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Graffio

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Hami

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Andreas Niederländer

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Hallo

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Hakkinen

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Gospodarstwo Nasiennictwa i Hodowli Roślin Eugeniusz Bogdan Żurański \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

GOSHAWK

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

DK
2 records

Heinz9776

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

GL Maja

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

Gouddino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Gossip

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
4 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

Hardwin

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MIRA SEEDS S.R.L.

PL
2 records

Gongora

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records