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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.

Céleste

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Association Fruits Oublies (FR)

FR
2 records

Brutus

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Cavado

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Breso

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cabosur

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Broncos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Campeche

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

CABARET

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE)

FR
2 records

Castore

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

SOCIETA' AGRICOLA PROGETTO MERISTEMA SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE

IT
2 records

Bursztyn

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

PL
2 records

Chadul

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Burleque

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Association Fruits Oublies (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Brindisi

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Castelo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ceylon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Calgary

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac

Semsearch B.V.

CZ
3 records

Carrizo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cassard

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records