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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.

Zancesha

Active

Celosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

2 records

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G. L. Nesom · New York aster

Jacobs Henricus Cornelius Maria

2 records

Adam

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records

Aguilar

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Aguera

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Esac, Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra IPC

PT
2 records

Yodragon

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Smith Mark A.|Fort Myers, FL

2 records

Zalina

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

3 records

Accussii

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Accalon

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

African Delight

Application submitted

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ARC Infruitec (ZA)

FR
2 records

Abigale

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Mark A. Smith

2 records

Aberas

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Eurosorgho

IT
3 records

Abel

Active

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

YHLAX15

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Yasuhiro Takahashi

2 records

Zopihosd

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Sansevieria bracteata Baker

Villegas Marvin Gonzalez

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Verduin Harrie

2 records

Zeus

Application submitted

Euphorbia milii Des Moul. · Crown of thorns

Thomsen Steen|Sonderso, DK

2 records