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.

Ridley 1812

Active

Vaccinium L. · Bilberry

RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL

12 records

IFG Cher-two

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

David W.Cain

12 records

LG 56.35

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT RO SK UA

13 records

P 9903

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

BG DE IT RO SI UA

18 records

Vista Bella

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

New Jersey Agri Exp Stat (US)

CZ ES FR HU NL SI

17 records

SPRING CREST

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

United State Department of Agriculture - Georgie (US)

ES FR HU RO SI

17 records

Florida Elyana

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GULF COAST RESEARCH STATION

ES NL UA

15 records

Malling Centenary

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Simpson David

NL UA

13 records

Sweet Ann

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Mr. Jimmy Bagdasarian, Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc

14 records

TAN 01549

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans Jurgen Evers

12 records

zf08-029

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Fall Creek, USA

14 records

Sheegene-17

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

TIMOTHY SHEEHAN

11 records

Sheegene 12

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

TIMOTHY SHEEHAN

12 records

Sheegene 3

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Timothy P Sheehan, Sheehan Genetics LLC

11 records

Sheegene 13

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

TIMOTHY SHEEHAN

11 records

FC13-122

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Wendy Light (US) Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo (ES) Peter Stefan Boches (US) Adam L. Wagner (US) Devid M. Brazelton (US)

12 records

Gi 31817

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

Sabine Franken-Bembenek

11 records

UCD Royal Royce

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

12 records

Mendez No. 1

Active

Persea americana Mill. · Avocado

Vega Carlos / Mendez

10 records

Wa 2

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Washington State University Research Foundation

12 records

IFG Cher-five

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

David W.Cain

11 records

Ridley 3402

Active

Vaccinium L. · Bilberry

Ridley Bell

13 records

Fairchild LS

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

Timothy Williams

12 records

FCM14-052

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

David M. Brazelton, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo

11 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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.