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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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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.

Avena sativa L. · Oat

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

FR
3 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

V.F. Aspidowa c/o VNIIZBK (Allrussisches Forschungsinstit. f. Leguminosen und Grützfrüchte) / L.A. Velsowskaja c/o VNIIZBK (Allrussisches Forschungsinstit. f. Leguminosen u. Grützfrüchte) / V.P. Velsowskie c/o VNIIZBK (Allrussisches Forschungsinstit. f. L

DE
3 records

Kontra

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Kosmal

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
5 records

Kobza

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sokol Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Kobyzieva Liubov Nykyforivna, Tymchuk Serhii Mykhailovych, Matushkin Viktor Oleksiiovych, Chernyshenko Pavlo Volodymyrovych, Moshkova Olena Mykolaivna, Riabukha Serhii Stanislavovych,

UA
4 records

Kokhana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Yokich Drahan Radomyrovych, Karamushka Liudmyla Fedorivna, Vasylenko Liudmyla Fedorivna, Ushkarenko Viktor Oleksandrovych, Honcharova Kapitolina V'iacheslavivna, Lazer Petro Nartsysovych, Bazalii Halyna Hryhorivna, Zhuzha Oleksandr Dmytrovych, Orliuk Anat

UA
3 records

Hokkaido

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

FEROZ

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Joseph Jacobs

ES
3 records

ES Foehn

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

FR
2 records

DN Anait

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Riabchenko Olha Pavlivna, Derkach Kateryna Viktorivna, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dzi

UA
3 records

Derbyma

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Caspio

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
3 records

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
2 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

ES
3 records

Bizon

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Bestia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT
2 records

Bulel

Active

x Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum)

Agrasys S.L.

2 records

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

MUSTEAŢA, Simion, MD / BOROZAN, Pantelimon, MD / PÎRVAN, Pintilie, MD / RUSU, Ghenadie, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Valentina, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghe, MD

2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Timothy F. Bourne

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Imposa

Terminated

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Limagrain Nederland B.V.

2 records

TURBO 5

Terminated

Robinia pseudoacacia L. · Black locust

Kapusi Imre

HU
2 records