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.

Firmus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Exclamation

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Excalibur

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

4 records

Fisupnic White

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Etere

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB

4 records

Fernandola

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Ferguson

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Elmoro

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Blumen Group S.p.A. (IT)

4 records

ES Neptun

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

P. Jeanson

3 records

Elite

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SEED GROWERS CO-OPERATIVE LTD

5 records

Fedelia

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

4 records

Erebus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Escazu

Active

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

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V , NL

3 records

Eskimo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Wing Seed

4 records

Farhial

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

6 records

Farbiola

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Deruiterzonen CV, NL-266526 Bleiswijk

3 records

Emblema

Active

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

Cora Seeds, I

3 records

Fantasia Ranna

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Karsten Rannacher

3 records

Fakir

Terminated

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

3 records

Envero

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

5 records

Fama

Terminated

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

3 records

Enorma

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

NLX1

4 records

Falkland

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Editta

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden, NL

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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