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

Tomato Vigor 1 377 Apple Tree Vigor 1 038 Vigor of grapevine 1 010 Vigor of grapevine 484 Pepper Vigor 379 Olive Vigor 344 Peach Tree Vigor 337 Pear Vigor 325 Sweet cherry vigor 300 Vigor of cucumber 277 Plum Vigor 184 Melon Vigor 178 Apricot Vigor 176 Watermelon Vigor 156 Apple Tree Vigor 151 Zucchini Vigor 133 Vigor of rose 131 Lettuce Vigor 129 Vigor — Garden Strawberry 127 Vigor of soybean 125 Bean seedling vigor 119 Vigor — Pelargonium zonale 118 Vigor — Sour Cherry 97 Chrysanthemum Vigor 90

Found in these crops

Tomato 2 642 Apple 2 311 Grapevine 1 652 Bell pepper 1 112 Cucumber 830 Peach 787 Common grape vine 782 European pear 761 Sweet cherry 705 Rose 668 Maize 605 Melon 563

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.

Rita

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Sandor Brozik - János Apostol

7 records

Rosalolam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

8 records

Red Crispita II

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

10 records

Rendition RX

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

5 records

Raymond

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS B.V., IL

5 records

Regent

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Gerhardt Alleweldt c/o Institut für Rebenzüchtung

6 records

Redlam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Laurence Mailard Arsene Mailard

7 records

Promise

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson Michael D. Nelson

7 records

Pure Distinction

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

PURE SEED TESTING

7 records

Progression

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

8 records

Prodigio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

11 records

Pure Select

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

PURE SEED TESTING

7 records

PollyO

Active

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey

5 records

Pole Position

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

LAMMERS SEED OPTIONS

6 records

Prim 23

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

STOPPEL, Peter, DE

8 records

Prado

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BEJO ZADEN

6 records

Placartfre

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Plantas de Navarra, S.A.

5 records

Polares

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Research Institute of Horticulture (Instytut Ogrodnictwa) / Research Institute of Horticulture (Instytut Ogrodnictwa)

9 records

Pinot Iskra

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Morgante Michele

5 records

Platifirst

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Quartier Neuf E.A.R.L.

8 records

Platibelle

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Quartier Neuf E.A.R.L.

8 records

Platifun

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Quartier Neuf E.A.R.L.

8 records

Peamight

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

The Limes New Roses

5 records

Paper Cascade

Application submitted

Rhodanthe anthemoides · Chamomile sunray

SALKIN ESMA

5 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.