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Variety traits

Tomato Vigor

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum

A complex indicator of the vegetative state of a tomato, assessed through stem diameter, development of the leaf apparatus, and internode length. It serves as a tool for managing the vegetative-generative balance, influencing the choice of planting patterns and fertilization strategies.

In the reference 76 varieties crop Tomato, where this is mentioned in the description.

Tomato vigor is assessed by morphological characteristics: stem diameter in the upper part (standard 0.8–1.0 cm), intensity of side shoot development, leaf size, and internode length. The scientific approach relates this indicator to leaf surface area, plant dry weight, and seed germination energy.

Excessive vigor can lead to rank growth, which reduces yields, whereas low vigor indicates a nutrient deficiency or a suppressed state. Agronomists use this criterion to adjust the balance between vegetative mass accumulation and fruiting, as well as when selecting rootstocks for grafting.

Planting patterns adopted in agrotechnology depend on the vigor of a specific hybrid, as powerful indeterminate plants require larger feeding areas. Managing vigor allows the plant to maintain productivity under stress conditions and ensure stable fruit formation.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Tomato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

114SA808

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
1 record

Hera

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ZAMFIR BIANCAVINATORU COSTELBRATU CAMELIABARCANU ELENA

RO
2 records

120SA701

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
1 record

Silvia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
2 records

Sveikutis

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

LT
1 record

Gran merito 2

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
1 record

Bergerac

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

LAMBOSEEDS S.R.L.

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

IT
1 record

Fruchta

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

KULTURSAAT| Kultursaat e.V. fuer Zuechtungsforschung und Kulturpflanzenerhaltung auf biologisch-dynamischer Grundlage

DE
1 record

121SA870

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
1 record

121SA957

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
1 record

Avatar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

IT
1 record

Jamaica

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan

LT
1 record

PREKOS

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

HRISTO ATANASOV GEORGIEV

RO
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

IT
1 record

Ruxandra

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
1 record

Oliver

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

IT
1 record

Scatolone 2

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
1 record

Pluto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
1 record