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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.

Sources10

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.

Melrose

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ ES FR NL PL SI
19 records

Caudle

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ FR HU PL
13 records

Regina

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ FR HU NL PL UA
20 records

Brak

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL SI
16 records

Black Beauty

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

BG CZ ES FR IT UA
8 records

Aviso

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

CZ FR HR PL SK
8 records

Summit

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES FR NL PL UA
20 records

Civmad

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

HU NL PL RO SI
15 records

Onebor

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

CZ HU IT SK
9 records

Chandler

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

ES FR UA
13 records

Joly

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL UA
13 records

Fertard

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

FR NL
14 records

DrisRaspFive

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL UA
15 records

Jive

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
11 records

DrisBlueThree

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL
12 records

DrisBlueOne

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL
12 records

Invicta

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ HU NL PL SK
12 records

Artemis

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

BE CZ FR PL UA
8 records

Valor

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ FR NL PL
15 records

Venus

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ FR HU IT
12 records

Cepiland

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BE FR HU NL
9 records

Cardinal

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG ES FR MT
8 records

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