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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.

Csobanc

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

HU
2 records

Dallas

Active

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

CZ
2 records

Bromha

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

FI
2 records

Bilbo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

AS 33101

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

AS 15323

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Borhan

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Lady

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

A.G.R. SEEDS LTD

ES
1 record

Vermont

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

TERRIFIC VFN

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
1 record

Rina

Terminated

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

PREZO

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

UA
1 record

Morena

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

IT
1 record

Fregate

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

NOVARTIS SEEDS

IT
1 record

Garniso

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

Exxact

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT CZECH| RAGT Czech s.r.o.

DE
1 record

DMS Koryfey

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

SPFE Company MAIS

LT
1 record

DKC5350

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
1 record

VERENIKI

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harmoniz

ES
1 record

TASAPAINO

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Vilmorin-Mikado

ES
1 record