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.

Calapooia

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Radix Research

4 records

Bonfire

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Lammers Seed Options B.V.

8 records

Bermello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

7 records

Bocelli

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

7 records

Birnita

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

5 records

Brilla

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Walther Faedi^^^Gianluca Baruzzi^^^Pierluigi Lucchi^^^Paolo Sbrighi

5 records

Brilliant

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

TURF-SEED INC

5 records

Blenny

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Bambino

Active

Ficus lyrata Warb. · Banjo fig

Knaap, Eduard J. M. van der|Wilgenlei 15, 2665 KN Bleiswijk, Netherlands

5 records

Balthasetto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Bastia

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

4 records

Blackhawk

Active

Trifolium vesiculosum Savi · Arrowleaf clover

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

4 records

Aziza

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

RAGT 2N S.A.S

5 records

Betulia Double Red

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

4 records

Batraz

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

7 records

Belmont

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations AG

7 records

Bermuda

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Wing Seed

4 records

Basilio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

7 records

Bedazzled

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Cook College

5 records

Avalon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Agriculture Victoria

4 records

Big League

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

4 records

Baladin

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

4 records

August Bright

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Norman Glen Bradford (US)/Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

7 records

Atos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

4 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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