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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.

Aurorax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Asturion

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Astro

Terminated

Solanum melongena x Solanum torvum

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Bagni

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Armylla

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Balhi

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IT
3 records

Atla

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Vilmorin-Mikado Denmark

PL
2 records

Annina

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Ateneo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

NL
3 records

Azucar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS ITALIA SRL

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Ares

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Ardenno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT
2 records

Avikour

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
4 records

Andor

Active

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

ReinSaat KG

AT
3 records

Aramon

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
3 records

Armour

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records