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.

Gisela 6

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

6 records

Gregory

Active

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

North Carolina Agricultural Research Service

3 records

Green Sapphire

Active

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

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

3 records

Grandice Res

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

4 records

Gerlinde

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof. Dr. Hanna Schmidt / Dr. Jutta Krüger in Bundesforschungsanstalt für gartenbauliche Pflanzenzüchtung

7 records

Gianella

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Galliano

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

5 records

Galley Star

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

3 records

Granota

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

4 records

Graciosa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Green Glory

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Germany GmbH

4 records

Gabri

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Gavrish Hybrid Seeds (RU)

4 records

Genki

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Grand Infinity

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S.^^^Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Gold Medal

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

RUPP SEEDS INC

4 records

Frosty

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

Jerry Hall (US)

5 records

Golden Gate

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HOLLAND SELECT

3 records

Golden eye

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Alf Christianson Seed Co. (US)

3 records

Gorilla

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan, NL

4 records

Gogueta

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

4 records

Gaminot

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Sicarex Beaujolais S.A.S., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

3 records

Garadan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Galibier

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Goldilocks

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

W.Brotherton Seed Company, INC. (US)

4 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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