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.

Wilbur

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Vendome

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES FR

5 records

Tyerno

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

ES NL

3 records

White Americana

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)

FR NL

3 records

Tomatina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR UA

3 records

Trumdor

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

WAYNE TRUMBULL (US)

ES FR

3 records

Tanekily

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

DE PL

3 records

Volta

Terminated

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

SOERENSEN CARL| Carl Aksel Kragh Soerensen c/o Gartneriet Petersminde

DE NL

3 records

Verdone

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Jan Draaistra

NL UA

5 records

Tydeman's Early Worcester

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

TYDEMAN E.M. (GB)

FR NL

7 records

Venus

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

ISI Sementi, I

4 records

Tevere

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMENTI DOTTO SPA

HU IT

3 records

Traject

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

7 records

Torreon

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NUNZA BV

ES NL

3 records

Trumpet

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht DE

DE FR

3 records

Veronie

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL PL

3 records

Trix Paula

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

James Brusca

NL UA

3 records

Tatuin

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA

5 records

Úbeda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES UA

4 records

Toronjina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA

3 records

Turbo 840

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Nunhems B.V.

NL UA

4 records

Tudela

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HAZERA (1939)

ES NL

3 records

Trust

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE RUITER SEEDS

NL PL

5 records

Termez

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA

4 records

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
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Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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