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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.

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

EXPL.AGR. NAVARRO DUVAL

ES
4 records

Cartigny

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Carranza

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Carisma

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

ES
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cahot

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cabosse

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE EUROPE LIMITED

NL
2 records

CABATXA

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

ES
3 records

Cherruty

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Citron

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HORTAG SEED CO.

PL
3 records

Carmina

Terminated

Ananas Mill. · Pineapple

CIRAD-Flhor (FR)

FR
2 records

C3VZ

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

SOCIETA' AGRICOLA PROGETTO MERISTEMA SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE

IT
2 records

Allium porrum L. · Leek

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Buzoiana

Active

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

BURLAN CONSTANTAGHEORGHE FLORICABURNICHI FLOAREA

RO
3 records

Chelsea

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Carillon

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Cirad-Ca Paris (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
3 records

Cibello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

DESCONOCIDO/INSCRIPCIÓN DE OFICIO

ES
3 records