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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.

Poulcot012

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

SAKPXC016

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

5 records

Poultc015

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

SAKIMP010

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Poulpmt007

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Rebel

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scott NeSmith

9 records

RB A063

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Schulze Philipp,López José Ulf Hayler

4 records

Regsal

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Regpin

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Regorch

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Poulpah026

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Pike

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Plaisted, PL

4 records

Princess

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture

4 records

PremP009

Active

Pyrus L. · Pear

THE NEW ZELAND INSTITUTE FOR PLANT AND FOOD..

5 records

Plapink 14103

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

4 records

PHA515727

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

4 records

Piotrek01

Active

Ajuga tenorei C. Presl · Bugle Bells

Szczesny Piotr

4 records

POULREN013

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Regdar

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Poulcy017

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rap Lilla

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

Pearls Ginga Way

Active

Gypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath

MENACHEM BORNSTEIN

4 records

PHALKEDHY

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus van Swieten

4 records

Poulty019

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

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