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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

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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.

Gredos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Gama

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich

PL
3 records

Griselda

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

SVS Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR
3 records

Graziano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Galvir

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Grinie

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Granada

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ggospel

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
2 records

Gershwin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Giada

Active

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

Dr Eyal Vardi

CY
2 records

Gracja

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Galdius

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Gerceris

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Geraflor EARL (FR)

FR
2 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Geronimo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Geronimo

Terminated

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Poul Erik Olgaard

PL
2 records

Gagat

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records

Genuino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records