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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.

Waygo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Aledo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

KESKEMETS VEG.CR.RES.INST. (HU)

ES FR
4 records

Alfa

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SEMPRA PRAHA A S

CZ PL
4 records

Alcarez

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA
6 records

RSB 1

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
3 records

Abakara

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Rubely

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Rookie

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Sencere

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Raskila

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Sanfredo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Vivace

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

SV0948TS

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
7 records

Shinerock

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

STR Pace

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Research GmbH&Co KG

DE
4 records

Tulemalu

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

RGT Panigale

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
4 records

Smittie

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Oakwen

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Shishaldin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Niobe

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
3 records

Rafati

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Rubilis

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot SAS (FR)

FR
5 records

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