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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Roxanne

Active

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

HU
2 records

Spadeka

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

HU
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Sonarosa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Solvita

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
2 records

Sonie

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

DE
2 records

Radka

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
4 records

Rosko

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

NL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
3 records

Prosecco

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

SI
2 records

Quickpeel

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Sale

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Prolyco

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Rosciola

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

Sophinka

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
8 records

Roda Mantet

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records