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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.

Gerpelbla

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Geraflor EARL (FR)

FR
2 records

Finezja

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Gem

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PEAS and BEANS LTD

NL
2 records

Gato

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Fogo

Application submitted

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Figaro

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

Pieterpikzonen B.V.

PL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Gazzella

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MR. MARIO FARAONE MENNELLA

IT
2 records

Gengis

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Garance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Estación Changins

FR
3 records

Flaminio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Garbo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Gaon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Flatnice

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
3 records

Ferco

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Flavoriti

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Flavine

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Felipe

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

G 202

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Cornell Research Foundation Inc (US)

FR
2 records