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.

Burpeachtwentyeight

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

John Slaughter, The Burchell Nursery

5 records

Balangdepi

Terminated

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

Scott Trees, Ball Horticultural Company

3 records

Zuzana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

3 records

Zömök

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZKI, H

3 records

Zingaro

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Cora Seeds SRL, I

3 records

Zaipela

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

6 records

Zapridapal

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

Zairiala

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

6 records

Zepelin

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

4 records

ZAI208PR

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

6 records

Zouk 9

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Zouk B.V.

7 records

Zeppo

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Yeste

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Zarya Alatau

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RESPUBLIKANSKOE NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNOE DOCHERNEE UNITARNOE PREDPRITIE «INSTITUT PLODOVODSTVA»

3 records

Yellow Zuppa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Silvester de Nooijer

5 records

Zanaz

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V./Laboratioire ASL S.N.C.

5 records

Xima

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

VAN DER VOORDE MARCEL

7 records

Yaravi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Yanez

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

3 records

Zanderinas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Zuone

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

VITROPLANT ITALIA S.R.L. SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA

4 records

Zairetop

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

5 records

Zafiro

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

LOS PRADOS S.A.

4 records

Zodiac

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

4 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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.