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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.

Carson

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NL
4 records

ARBOSANA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
5 records

Alice

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
9 records

Armking

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
7 records

Bellamira

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

DE
7 records

Rubidoux

Active

Citrus trifoliata L. · Trifoliate orange

5 records

Flamura 85

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
5 records

MAS 123W

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

AT IT SK
3 records

Senshyu Yellow

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. · Onion

John Constable

DE HU UA
3 records

SY Feeditop

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta (CH)

IE SI
5 records

SY Brenton

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG c/o Syngenta International AG

AT IT
5 records

Shiva

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

P.H.PETERSEN SAATZUCHT LUNDSGAARD

EE LT
5 records

Ribello

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ROBERT TAUCHER

SK UA
5 records

RGT Gedimaxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT IT
3 records

RGT Veluxxo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
4 records

RGT Inedixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

R.A.G.T. 2n SAS

AT UA
4 records

ES Zizou

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

P'ier Karolo

DE UA
4 records

Farmidabel

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

DE IT
6 records

ES Joker

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

DE UA
4 records

Fieldplayer

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BE LT
4 records

DKC4539

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

HU UA
6 records

ES Broadway

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

SK UA
4 records

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