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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.

KLECA16017

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

5 records

KORgolgat

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Konpulse

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|GA Nieuwveen, NL

4 records

LAZZPO1615

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nebelmeir Johannes

4 records

KLEFU14840

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

NILS KLEMM|ANDREA DOHM

5 records

Lanmontana

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

4 records

HS Date

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's BV

4 records

KLECA24829

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

4 records

KLECA16006

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

4 records

KLEC00070

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Siegfried Klemm

4 records

Lady Isabella

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

S A Soft Fruits

5 records

Keiburtel

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyano, Shinya, Katori-gun, Chiba

4 records

Kolmred

Active

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar

4 records

Kakegawa S88

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Ui Akinobu|Kakegawa, JP

4 records

JS4

Active

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

Verhoef Gijsbertus

4 records

Koiro

Active

Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss. · Bougainvillea

Suntory Flowers

4 records

Hort200101

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Vanderhaegen Johan

4 records

Korroleotu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

4 records

KLEVP15618

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

5 records

KLEVP15474

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

5 records

Kormahensi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Jinyan

Active

Hybrids between Actinidia chinensis and Actinidia eriantha

Hongwen huang, Shengmei Wang, Zhengwang Jiang, Zhonghui Zhang, Junjie Gong, Caihong Zhong, Liyun Xu, Hanquan Huang

4 records

Korcaseipp

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

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