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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.

Anouk Deluxe 169

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.

5 records

ALL120506

Active

Origanum vulgare L. · Oregano

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

4 records

Abunicorno

Active

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

5 records

Abiosheka

Active

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

4 records

Abrochi

Active

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE ALBERTO BIANCHERI

4 records

ABB 120

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

4 records

Abundance

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

7 records

KWS Artesio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

AT SK UA
8 records

LID2214C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

IT SK UA
7 records

Amalkeo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

AT DE FR
4 records

RGT Noemixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

AT UA
7 records

Cabalio

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ FR NL
4 records

LID3306C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

IT SK UA
5 records

MAS 24V

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maisadour Semences, FR

SI SK UA
4 records

Gasti CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Caussade Semences, F

IT PT
7 records

Fashion

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zhoel` Meun`er

SK UA
4 records

Hodysse

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

DK FR
6 records

SY Helenor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT SK UA
6 records

DKC3811

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Jon Popi

HU RO UA
7 records

LG31330

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

HU SK UA
6 records

MAS 335I

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT SK UA
4 records

Vladima

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

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