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.

Dunistar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

7 records

DrisStrawFourteen

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Stewart Philip J.|Watsonville, CA, US / Madesko Martin P.|Watsonville, CA, US / Coss JoAnne F.|Watsonville, CA, US / Mowrey Bruce D.|Watsonville, CA, US

7 records

DrisRaspTwentyTwo

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Matthias D. Vitten Kyle Rak Luis Miguel Rodriguez James Heilig

5 records

Drisstrawfifteen

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Stewart Philip J.|Watsonville, CA, US / Madesko Martin P.|Aptos, CA, US / Coss JoAnne F.|Pebble Beach, CA, US / Mowrey Bruce D.|Watsonville, CA, US

7 records

DrisRaspSeventeen

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Vitten Matthias / Rodriguez Luis Miguel / Rak Kyle / Heilig James

5 records

Digat

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

7 records

Dorike

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

STELLING DIETER

5 records

Darkhorse

Active

Poa trivialis L. · Rough bluegrass

DLF Pickseed USA

6 records

Crisponda

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

8 records

Diastu

Active

Diascia barberae Hook. f. · Twinspur

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Congat

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

7 records

Clapton

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Citirex

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM Clause,France

7 records

Crisprim

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard

7 records

Christiana

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Výzkumný a Šlechtitelský ústav Ovocnářský Holovousy s.r.o.

13 records

Colosseo

Active

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

Monsanto, NL

6 records

Cheers

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

6 records

Concesa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Steve Magnuson

7 records

CH 101

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kellerhals Agroscope

8 records

Caudle

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

M. Doyle Fleming Caudle Apple Inc.

6 records

Cara Cara

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

8 records

Caoba

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V.

6 records

Canopy

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

IFO SARL (FR)

5 records

Chambord

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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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