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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.

SAMSON CRS

Withdrawn

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
1 record

SD2446

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT
1 record

Salsa

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Samorodok F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych, Neporozhnia IEvheniia Oleksiivna, Pluzhnikova Liudmyla IEhorivna, Lisitsina Rima Petrivna, Lisitsyn Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

UA
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "ShYPShYNA UKRAINY",Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «PLANTEKS»,

UA
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Khartmut Kliain, Troian Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Kondratenko Mykola Viktorovych,

UA
2 records

Vaccinium virgatum Aiton · Rabbit-eye blueberry

Alfreds Ripa

LV
1 record

SA1826

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT
1 record

Saint jean

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

SC4098

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT
1 record

SAINTE LUCIE

Protection expired

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

SC1036

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT
1 record

SALOME

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ENZA ZADEN B.V.

ES
1 record

Sagi F1

Terminated

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

Moshe Zalsman

UA
2 records

SAGA

Withdrawn

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

PETOSEED CO

ES
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Dominique CROIX-RANCHON & Jacques RANCHON (FR)

FR
1 record

Russo F1

Terminated

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

Gerard Balder

UA
1 record

Ruxandra

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
2 records

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tsentylo Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Boreiko Vasyl` Sydorovych,

UA
2 records

Rumiloba

Terminated

Rubus L. · Blackberry

HAEBERLI| Haeberli Obst- und Beerenzentrum AG

DE
1 record

Saint-martial

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record