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.

Myrobalan 29C

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Marion E. Gregory

4 records

Nectaking

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard

5 records

Minerva

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

4 records

MN80

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Regents of the University of Minnesota / Regents of the University of Minnesota / Regents of the University of Minnesota

3 records

Mikka

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NORDIC SEED

7 records

Midway

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

5 records

Midnight Lady

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

3 records

Mistica

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Mirandela

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

7 records

Mia

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Danilo Christen Agroscope

3 records

Mozayik

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ali Yuksel

4 records

Minoprio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

4 records

Miranda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MOTOV VIKTOR MIHAJLOVICh / BIRYuKOVA NINA KONSTANTINOVNA / ERDYaKOVA VALENTINA ALEKSEEVNA

4 records

Meys

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

3 records

Milandina

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Mercurial

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Monphir

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

STAR FRUITS S.N.C.

6 records

Muley

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Moonstone

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

4 records

Mesol

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

4 records

Midas

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Agroscope Reckenholz

3 records

Mendoza

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Mr. S. 2/5

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

3 records

Montenegro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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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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.