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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.

LINDA

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
1 record

Loma

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

BRUNORI ALBERTO

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Mahalaxmi

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Krishidhan Seeds Europe B.V.

NL
2 records

MARIA

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICROMINGER EMIL

RO
1 record

MALINDI

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

HANSSON DK

DK
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Liviia

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Oliinykov Mykola Petrovych, Zahorul`ko Vitalii Volodymyrovych, Lykhovs`koi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, Volynkin Volodymyr Oleksandrovych, Avidzba Anatolii Mkanovych,

UA
2 records

LID Invicto

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

LT
1 record

Lidia

Withdrawn

Vitis L. · Grapevine

P.D.M.P. Zakrzewscy

PL
1 record

Livio

Application submitted

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
1 record

LIVAL

Protection expired

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Listra

Protection expired

Agrostis gigantea Roth · Black bent

DEUTSCHE SAAT| Deutsche Saatveredelung AG

DE
2 records

Maoz

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Livingston F1

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Joep Buun

UA
2 records

Macwairar

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Sam McGredy

DE
1 record

Listan

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

ES
1 record

LINOR

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Linar 90

Terminated

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

Karanda Tetiana Mykolaivna, Farafonov Viktor Anatoliiovych, Barbaruk Valentyna Tadeushivna, Piter Bohdan Chykaliuk,

UA
2 records

Malus Mill. · Apple

Matsenko Maksym Oleksandrovych

UA
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MAURIZIO BACCHI

UA
2 records