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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.

Anamigo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Araldino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Alkyoni

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Alkavo

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Amoreroz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

BG
2 records

Alquijote

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Ammon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Amdue

Terminated

Actinidia arguta (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. · Hardy kiwi

Giovanni Ambrogio

DE
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Akrai

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAIS Spa

IT
3 records

Alix

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa SAS, FR

FR
4 records

Apaseo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

C.S.I.C.-MURCIA

ES
4 records

Alcazaba

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

AMAROK

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.CLAUSE

UA
2 records

Antinema

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

FR
2 records

Amanda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Alexis

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Amaris

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records