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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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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.

Corcel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
3 records

Coralyta

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Ciclope

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

Ciciu

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Chero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Coudoulet

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

Casina

Active

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Contessa

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
3 records

Conquise

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Consuelo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Indus & Burpee Private Ltd

NL
2 records

Castrum

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HERMEZIU RADU

RO
3 records

Chidem

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Chicon batavia

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Carousel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding S.A.S

NL
3 records

Compass

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Jason Eglinton, Stewart Coventry, Amanda Box, Univrsity of Adelaide

HU
2 records

Cheramy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Casimiro

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kamil Bartkowski Gospodarstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne Bartkowscy

PL
2 records

Chaman

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
3 records

COLT

Application submitted

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records