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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.

Zea mays L. · Maize

Michael Dilger

RO SK UA
8 records

Kodak

Active

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

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR HU NL
6 records

Karriol

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK LT LV
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZKI, H

CZ HU SK
5 records

J-TE-F

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

CZ NL SK
9 records

Jaguar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES HR NL
6 records

Jupiter

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THE KENT INCORPORATED SOCIETY

DE NL PL
7 records

Jumbo

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

Toni Hengartner / Häberli Fruchtpflanzen GmbH Herrn Hansjörg Häberli

DE FR NL
5 records

Ewelina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

HR PL UA
9 records

Everest

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

VINSON PETER

CZ SK UA
6 records

Korimro

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

DE FR NL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ PL SK
5 records

Growdena

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR HR NL
6 records

Hermes

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO NASIENNICTWA OGRODNICZEGO I SZKOLKARSTWA

LT NL PL
7 records

Fiscomedy

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

SCHUMANN| Ingeborg Schumann Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt fuer Gartenbau

DE PL SE
5 records

Jóker

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)

HR HU SK
5 records

Gloria

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

NL PL UA
8 records

Fiwocher

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

MICHALIK ANDREA

CZ HU PL
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC (SAD)

DK HR SE
6 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences R&D Dept Domaine de Sandreau

BG IT NL
5 records

Civri 30

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL RO UA
9 records

Gitano

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Leviel

FR NL UA
6 records

Delano

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Vandenberg Cornelis P.|Salinas, CA

DK NL SE
5 records