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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

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Gemini

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Kelley Bean Co. Inc.

NL
2 records

Granfondo

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Golotyna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Granda

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Gemini 7

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Gastone

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

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

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Gascona

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Garfield

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
2 records

Garbino

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

GARBI

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA

ES
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

004. Dept. of Agriculture, Ireland

IE
2 records

Frigor

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Netherlands BV

NL
3 records

GOLDEN SUPREME

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Walter Krause (US)

FR
2 records

Godzilla

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
2 records

Friariello

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA PER L'ORTICOLTURA (CREA-OF-PON)

IT
2 records

Galisapo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records