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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.

Bonanza

Active

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

XINGPING ZHANG

NL UA
8 records

Caribou

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Bedouin

Active

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

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Silvester de Nooijer

NL UA
9 records

Bravia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
8 records

Bahama

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
7 records

Celine

Active

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

HM Clause, F

FR UA
7 records

Award

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Simplot dba Jacklin Seed (USA)

HR IT
6 records

Borluna

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

SAATZUCHT| Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

DE FR
7 records

Candy

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

PETOSEED, NL

HU
6 records

Asuka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Semences Prograin Inc

AT UA
9 records

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

MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL

NL UA
6 records

Aragon

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Hazera Genetics, Izrael

BG ES
6 records

Aristan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DE NL
8 records

Beronia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL UA
8 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Gisele Lairy-Joly

FR UA
10 records

Bolivar

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Robert Prieur

FR UA
7 records

Audaz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhnes B.V

NL UA
8 records

Bentley

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Angelina

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL UA
7 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Marcellinus Jacobus Johannes Mooij.

NL UA
9 records

Atacama

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
9 records