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.

Miami

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

3 records

MI 793

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

3 records

Meizoele

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

4 records

MONGREB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

3 records

Monegro

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

Joaquín Gómez Aparisi^^^Antonio J. Felipe Mansergas^^^Rafael Socias i Company

5 records

Medflo

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Newcot SAS (FR)

5 records

Mengwenn

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM Clause SA (FR)

3 records

Medaga

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

6 records

Momentous

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

5 records

Meilavio

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

3 records

Modykano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

6 records

Merlot Kanthus

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

GUIDO CIPRIANI / ENRICO PETERLUNGER / GABRIELE DI GASPERO / MICHELE MORGANTE / SIMONE DIEGO CASTELLARIN / RAFFAELE TESTOLIN

3 records

Meifazeda

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

3 records

Minnueto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Mirampello

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Mirage 2

Active

Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. · Bermuda grass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM DANSK PLANTEFORAEDLING

4 records

Maximus

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

3 records

Meilanodin

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Universal Rose Selection-Meilland

3 records

Mintaro

Active

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

South Australian Research and Development Institute

3 records

Mistergus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Markko

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

4 records

MARINEER

Active

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

IAN THOMPSON

4 records

MAS 09A

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

4 records

Miko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegenetics (Pty) Ltd (ZA)/Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

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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