Equator
ActivePhaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
HOLLAND SELECT
NL
5 records
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.
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
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.
Edu
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds, NL
NL
6 records
EM Sole
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Schillinger Genetics Inc
IT
5 records
Early Korvik
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)
CZ
12 records
Excalibur
ActivePrunus domestica L. · European plum
R P JONES
NL
5 records
Elron
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
AT
6 records
Elpida
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V.
NL
5 records
El Majestic
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
7 records
Evening Shade
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
TURF MERCHANTS INC (TMI)
ES
4 records
Elego
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Saatzucht Edelhof
AT
6 records
El Centinela
ActiveTrifolium repens L. · White clover
SEMILLAS BISCAYART S.A.
IT
6 records
Estrema
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN WELVER GmbH, DE
NL
5 records
Drisblacksix
ActiveRubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry
Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Stephen B. Moyles
UA
9 records
Ebia
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta, NL
NL
7 records
DrisRaspFifteen
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Matthias D. Vitten Moises D. Gonzalez
UA
4 records
Dorris
ActiveCorylus avellana L. · Common hazel
Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, Rebecca L. McCuskey, David C. Smnit
UA
7 records
Ducato
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
4 records
Endeavor II
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
PURE SEED TESTING
IT
6 records
Drake
Protection expiredPhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Michigan State University
HU
5 records
Edioso
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
6 records
Early Crimara
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
NL
4 records
Diamond Pearl
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Norman Glen Bradford (US)/Lowell Glen Bradford (US)
FR
7 records
Diamond T
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Oregro Seeds
IT
8 records
Dundrod
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
AFBI
IE
5 records