seed vigor

[siːd ˈvɪɡər]
noun
vigor da semente
1. The collective physiological and biochemical properties of seeds that determine the potential for rapid, uniform germination and development under a wide range of environmental conditions
High seed vigor ensures that crops will establish quickly and uniformly in the field.
O alto vigor da semente garante que as culturas se estabeleçam rápida e uniformemente no campo.
2. The ability of a seed to germinate rapidly and produce healthy seedlings even under suboptimal conditions
Farmers prefer seeds with excellent vigor to reduce replanting needs.
Os agricultores preferem sementes com excelente vigor para reduzir a necessidade de replantio.
3. A measure of seed quality that predicts field performance and storability
Seed vigor testing is critical for commercial seed producers.
O teste de vigor da semente é crítico para produtores comerciais de sementes.
Seed vigor is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American agriculture, particularly important for large-scale commercial farming. In Brazil, where agriculture is a major economic sector, seed vigor assessment is essential for soybean, corn, and coffee production. The term is primarily used in agricultural and scientific contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
seed qualitygermination vigorseedling vigorvitality
Antonyms / Antônimos
seed dormancylow viabilitypoor germination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vigor da semente
Standard agricultural terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
vigor da semente
Commonly used in agribusiness contexts, especially in the interior
Minas Gerais
vigor da semente
Standard term in coffee and grain production regions
Portugal
vigor da semente
Technical term used in Portuguese agricultural contexts

Related Words

germinationviabilityseed testingseedling emergenceseed storagevigor test

Related Idioms & Phrases

vigor test
cold test
accelerated aging test
seedling vigor evaluation
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