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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.

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SATIVA SEEDS & SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

UA
3 records

Bauflor

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
4 records

Beuno

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

DIAMOND SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Awragh

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Batukan

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Banglas

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ZAYIN TECHNOLOGY S.L.

ES
2 records

Azevo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Avileses

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM S.p.A

HU
2 records

Aviera

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
4 records

Berula

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Bellemar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Batallon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Bernal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Baltuso

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
2 records

Avanto

Active

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

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Basenji

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZENITH SEMILLAS, S.L.

ES
2 records

Bina

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

KARL GLASER

DE
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Berenda Sun

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Thomas O. CHAMBERLIN (US)

FR
3 records

Avallon

Active

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

Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV

PL
2 records

Barronto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records