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.

Mercurian

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

7 records

Mara

Active

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

PIONEER HI-BRED ITALIA SERVIZI AGRONOMICI SRL

4 records

Mapol

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

INSTITUT FUR

5 records

Manolo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Makeba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Maillara

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard (FR)

5 records

Majorita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

3 records

Massira

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Luxe

Protection expired

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

4 records

Maksimus

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

3 records

Maya

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sylvain Legay

4 records

Maxlim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

5 records

Luis

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

CAPPAGLI LUIGI

3 records

Magnetic

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

5 records

Medium leaf

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

HEM ZADEN BV

3 records

Mackenzie

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Marsepein

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.

3 records

Marsalis

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Mars

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

TOZER SEEDS LTD

3 records

Marvi

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Gavrish Hybrid Seeds (RU)

4 records

Luxared

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

AC FRUIT (FR)

5 records

Lytanivka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Marinina Liubov Ivanivna, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Reshetnykova Valentyna Semenivna, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko My

5 records

Lunivers

Terminated

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

5 records

Lynn

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

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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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.