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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.

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Maraldi Sementi, I

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Darkong

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.

ES
2 records

Davolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Dark Delias

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

DE
2 records

Coperi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

OLTER SRL

IT
2 records

Clodano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

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

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

VARIOS OBTENTORES

ES
4 records

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

VICENTE ALEIXANDRE ALEGRE

ES
4 records

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Claudino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Damaress

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Clarosa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

STOIAN LUCIANAMBARUS SILVICA

RO
3 records

Colusa

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Company

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Moran Shelef

HU
3 records

Dardo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Dalili

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

LIGONNIERE GUY

IT
2 records

Daïquiri

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
3 records