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.

Sanivalk

Active

Sambucus nigra L. · Elderberry

Peter Brand

5 records

SAKPXC026

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC009

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

4 records

SAKPXC020

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

Roat

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Jürgen Braun/ Matthias Götsch

5 records

SAKIMP068

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Sakata Seed Corporation

4 records

SAKIMP067

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

SAKIMP045

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

Regpurstr

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Regbesopi

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Silt Cher

Active

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Krassenburg Jolanda|Andijk, NL

4 records

Safor

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

7 records

POULyc008

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Shani

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

6 records

Regblabe

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

SAKPXC018

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

Seki Lim

Active

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Jason Jandrew Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

SAKIMP033

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

4 records

SAKIMP022

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Sakata Seed Corporation / Sakata Seed Corporation

4 records

Ralli Seedless

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

GUISEPPE RALLI Y IOANDA RALLI

6 records

Royal Intenz

Active

Medinilla Gaudich. · Medinilla

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

5 records

POULhi009

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

4 records

Purple Jodie

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen A/S

4 records

Sateene

Active

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

Lowe, Carl Marius

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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