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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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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.

Valero

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Paul Degreef

UA
6 records

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

PICKSEED WEST INC

SE UA
6 records

Webber

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
9 records

Torquay

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden, NL

HR NL
5 records

Vulkan

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni institut, HR

HR SI
7 records

Tetra

Protection expired

Trifolium hybridum L. · Alsike clover

W WEIBULL

EE SE
5 records

Traverse

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Henk Driessen

NL UA
6 records

Trident

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Levieil

FR UA
6 records

Vidalia

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Beat Boller (CH)

DE FR
6 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Lammers

DE NL
8 records

Toyuda

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Washington State University Research Foundation (US)

FR HU
8 records

Tastery

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)

HR NL
7 records

Telergy

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Jan Draaistra

NL UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

ES PT
5 records

Themisto

Active

Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC. · Perennial wall-rocket

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
7 records

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

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Triskell

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR LU
6 records

Tamaris

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAS HM Clause (FR)

FR HR
5 records

Teanna

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ROBERTO GUARNIERI

IT UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union Romania, RO

RO UA
7 records

Toreroo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations AG

DE UA
9 records

Topit

Active

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

Jan Draaistra

NL UA
9 records

Succesor

Active

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

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL UA
9 records