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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.

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Fanny

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Hajdu Edit

HU
3 records

Fascino

Active

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

OLTER SRL

IT
2 records

Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.

ES
3 records

Florenzia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Fahari

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Fantazy

Terminated

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

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Fandango

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

ESTET

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

UA
2 records

Factor

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Extrem

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Flataugust

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
3 records

Florenteen

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Eskimo

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Fabiana

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Panora s.p.a.

NL
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Exotica

Active

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

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Explorer

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Flambo

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Firamo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ercomex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Finezja

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Paulina Bartkowska Gospodarstwo Hodowlano - Nasienne Bartkowscy

PL
2 records