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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.

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

DESCONOCIDO/INSCRIPCIÓN DE OFICIO

ES
2 records

Bonilla

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Bonela

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Bonbolya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

PETRE LUDOVICCARDEI EUGEN

RO
3 records

Big Ben

Terminated

Dieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane

Edwin John Frazer

NL
2 records

Bellesco

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
3 records

Barracus

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

B.F. 15

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Belappia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

HM.CLAUSE

FR
2 records

Bodega

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Borneo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Beskid

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Bardino

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

PETOSEED CO

ES
3 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

VICENTE BARBER PEREZ

ES
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Bonemine

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records