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.

Lazarita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

6 records

Lawadissa

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

4 records

Lan Rose

Active

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Hanes Mitchell Eugene

3 records

Ligol Red

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

5 records

Lanceros

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Cora Seeds SRL, I

3 records

Lady Elliot

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Ladoga

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

BEJO ZADEN

4 records

Lagos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BEJO ZADEN

4 records

Kyogan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Kylian

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

LG Infinity

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain UK

5 records

KWS Vibrant

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

4 records

KWS Temprano

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

4 records

KWS Webbum

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

4 records

KWS Silvum

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

4 records

Lesina

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

KSG 24 A

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

6 records

KWS Chilham

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

6 records

Leonisher

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

4 records

Lewitus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

KWS Leto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

4 records

Levina mix

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROYAL SLUIS

4 records

Lestren

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Legendary

Active

Agrostis canina L. · Velvet bent

Lebanon Seaboard Corporation

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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