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Eggplant Vigor

Solanum melongena L.

An indicator of seed germination intensity under field conditions and the rate of vegetative plant development, which determines the planting pattern and bush pruning strategy.

In the reference 67 varieties crop Eggplant, where this is mentioned in the description.

In relation to eggplant seeds, vigor reflects the ability to produce uniform emergence in non-regulated conditions. It is assessed by the sand germination method over 10 days, determining the percentage of emerged sprouts or their total biomass. Seed germination rate is not a direct indicator of vigor.

For vegetative plants, vigor is determined by the height of the main stem and its rate of thickening during various phases of ontogenesis. This trait correlates with varietal characteristics, such as differences between East Asian and West Asian groups, as well as nutrient availability.

Vigor influences the choice of plant density and planting pattern, as well as bush pruning methods. Excessive development of eggplant vegetative mass requires proper pruning to maintain a balance with generative organs, as overly high growth energy can negatively impact yield.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Eggplant 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.

GALINE'

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

UNICOPA/CLAUSE

ES FR HR HU SI SK
9 records

Black Pearl

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

FRITS HERLAAR

NL UA
5 records

Epic

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

BG FR HR PL
8 records

Sabelle

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Avan

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

VILMORIN, S.A.

BG ES FR HU
8 records

Monarca

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Aragon

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Hazera Genetics, Izrael

BG ES
6 records

Angela

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
8 records

Madonna

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

De Ruiter Seeds, NL

HU NL SI
5 records

Anatolia

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Kazimir

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

JEAN-FRANcOIS GRILLAT

FR UA
8 records

Karatay

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

VILMORIN/INRA

ES
5 records

Nadia

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR HR
5 records

Clorinda

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
5 records

Esmeralda

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
5 records

Onyx

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Mirval

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Tracey

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

SV1574EV

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Rosheen

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Nerea

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
5 records

Mulata

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Lydia

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Kylie

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Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records