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.

Vestale

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Andano

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Frederic W. Anderson (US)

ES FR

5 records

Amorosa

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITÄTET

DK SE

4 records

Alexander

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SUNSEEDS

ES IT

3 records

Armaro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA

6 records

Amelioso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA

6 records

Ambarino

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA

5 records

Arcadio

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE RUITER SEEDS

ES NL

3 records

Ahra

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof. Dr. Hanna Schmidt / Dr. Jutta Krüger in Bundesforschungsanstalt für gartenbauliche Pflanzenzüchtung

DE NL

5 records

Tesla

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

4 records

Advisor

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ballardini Massimiliano

HU UA

4 records

Angold

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SEMPRA PRAHA A S

CZ DE

12 records

Anita

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITÄTET

DK NL

6 records

Stromboli

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Andre des Portes

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

FR SI

6 records

Alaya

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL PL

3 records

Aiguillon

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A.

ES FR

5 records

Amerigo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR HR

3 records

Superpro

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

VILMORIN, S.A.

3 records

Zelda

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

ALAIN LETOURNEAU

4 records

Amasol

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES NL

3 records

Siriver MK II

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Wilandra Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Lake Family Trust, trading as Pristine ForageTechnologies, Wilandra Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Lake Family Trust, trading as Pristine ForageTechnologies

5 records

All Gold

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

CZ NL

4 records

WDL4441

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

5 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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