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.

Destiny

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

GIE GRASS (FR)

3 records

Forcada

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROMONEGROS, S.A.

4 records

Delon

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Farbela

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

5 records

Cariance

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Japo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

3 records

Bruce

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

3 records

Belesai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Darzilla

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Darbonne Pepiniere S.A.S.

4 records

Baezal

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Avalantino Rei

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

Aureo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM Clause SA (FR)

3 records

Cimbral

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

5 records

Floccus

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Carapaz

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

El Soul

Application submitted

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Albal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Bonus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

4 records

Besodoble

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

TAKII & CO LTD

4 records

Elementa

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

TAKII EUROPE B V

5 records

Donatello

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

5 records

Baldomero

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Dokia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

WOWDW7

Active

Delosperma nubigenum (Schltr.) L. Bolus · Hardy yellow ice plant

Koichiro Nishikawa

3 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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