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.

Spirole

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Sultan

Terminated

Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. · Bermuda grass

SEEDS WEST

3 records

Sparkler Salmon

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Ellen Leue

3 records

Splendido

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

OLTER SRL

5 records

Sombra

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

3 records

Stombi

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Soprano

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres du Valois Sarl (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

4 records

Solor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE BOLSTER VOF

4 records

Sugar Heart

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

6 records

Spinnaker

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

3 records

Solmar

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

6 records

SR 1020

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

3 records

Sofianzo

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Sokkar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Paul Degreef

4 records

Springbok

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Frederic Albert Denet

4 records

Solutria

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Soledane

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Sica Centrex (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

7 records

Solbunch

Application submitted

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

De Groot en Slot B.V.,Bejo Zaden B.V.

5 records

Stellita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

7 records

Sobek

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

SM Bolid

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Spinell

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

WOLFRAM BRIGITTE| Dr. Brigitte Wolfram im Institut fuer Obstzuechtung Dresden-Pillnitz

7 records

Sparrow

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Skyview

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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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