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.

Sunbor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

BEJO ZADEN

5 records

SY Splendor

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations AG

7 records

Sunvine

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem

8 records

Summer Fire

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger Gary Neil,Gardner Leith Marie,Zaiger Grant Gene

6 records

SV8112QH

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

7 records

SY Vessel

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

6 records

Sutharis

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Sumele

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

6 records

Suplumeleven

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Weinberger, H.

5 records

SW Betania

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Mattsson Bengt

6 records

Summer Sun

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Chamberlin, Sr., Thomas O.|Visalia, CA

6 records

Sweet Juana

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc Genetics, Zaiger's Inc Genetics

6 records

Stanton

Active

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

Bejo Zaden, NL

4 records

Starvine

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

6 records

Springscore

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NUNHEMS

7 records

Stormram

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Spikena

Active

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Stargrape 1

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Stargrow Cultivar Development Pty Ltd

5 records

Stapriley

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

VAN STAAVEREN B.V.

4 records

Stanley

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

6 records

Soloman

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

7 records

Spikena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Strongton

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

4 records

Starlam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Maillard Laurence / Maillard Arsene

6 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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