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.

Jablina

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMO a.s

3 records

Izyd

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

5 records

Hesztia

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Magdolna Tóth^^^Szilvia Kovács

4 records

Heroe

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Hermine

Active

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

Union des Coopératives Agricoles

4 records

Itumtwo

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Manuel Tornel Martinez^^^Juan Carreño Espín

3 records

Honey Kist

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ZAIGER'S INC. GENETICS

7 records

Isabel

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HOLLAND SELECT

3 records

Iris TD

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MURESANU EUGENREZI RALUCAURDA ANCA CAMELIA

4 records

Inferno

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto, NL

3 records

HIFROS90

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Roy Robin van Dijk (NL)

3 records

Hawking

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

7 records

Intello

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Hiplet

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Silvester de Nooijer

4 records

Hilfort

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Inkalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

4 records

Hestia

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

HOLLAND SELECT

4 records

Igela

Active

Ornithopus sativus Brot. · Serradella

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

5 records

Helkleger

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Karle Hertzel

3 records

IFECSSPP

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

3 records

Imperial

Active

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

CAL-WEST SEEDS

4 records

Helvius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Helsinki

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Idolisa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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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