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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.

Diadém

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Sempra Praha a.s., CZ

CZ
4 records

Dolores

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

PL
3 records

Dogo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Eccelso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM SPA. Via G. Marconi, 56 37052- Casaleone (VR), Italy

HU
3 records

DZhOKOS

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Diakov Anatolii Andriiovych, Lysyi Ihor Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Dutchman

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Dynamo

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Dennis

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cheban Denys Valeriiovych, Paziuk Nataliia Vasylivna, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Borysov, Viktor Halechko, Ivan KRAVChENKO, Viktor

UA
3 records

Deza

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Marta Santalla Ferradás/Antonio Miguel De Ron Pedreira/Ana Paula Rodiño Miguez/Juana Maria Amurrio Ordoñez

ES
4 records

Demon

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

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

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrvovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

Dukat

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

NL
2 records

Ducovery

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Ducu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

IFRIM AURELIA

RO
3 records

Deljuga

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Jan Jacob de Bruin

UA
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records