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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.

Voyager

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Zora

Active

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

HU
2 records

Tarpan

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

Zuzana

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HU
2 records

Valstar

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

RO
3 records

Zulu

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Sweet Process

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GR
2 records

Viola

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

NL
5 records

Vaja

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

LT
3 records

Zhina

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Taiko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Zivago

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Szuvenir

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Unival

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

RO
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records