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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.

Heliana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SK
2 records

Genaros

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ga Ga Ga

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Galibia

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

FR
2 records

Farelia

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

FR
2 records

Erecta

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

CZ
2 records

Early Samanta

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Dutchman

Active

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

NL
2 records

Elanor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Demeter

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
3 records

Degheio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Corvey

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Cibere

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Colossus

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Calix

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Brixie

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Bista

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Bodina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Barbados

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
2 records

Bahher

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Baltyco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Atemos

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
3 records

Arigato

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

UA
2 records