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.

Estelar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Ecco995 Fp

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RICE TEC INC.

4 records

DR0607TC

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Earlion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

4 records

Early Riser

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Eriden

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES SEED INC

5 records

E20S10382

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

ES Arcadia

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

3 records

Earlicot

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Zaiger, Chris F.|537 Rosemore Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Gardner, Leith M.|1207 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Zaiger, Gary N.|1907 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Zaiger, Grant G.|2121 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

3 records

Eracle

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LE COLTURE INDUSTRIALI (CREA-CI-BO)

4 records

Dusko

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nickerson Zwaan, NL

3 records

Dunne

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Eminentia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Dumas 1

Active

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

Lebanon Seaboard Corporation (US)

3 records

Dumbo 34

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Agrosel, RO

4 records

Dukono

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Dulce

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

3 records

Embajador

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

DRTH2913

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Elvira

Protection expired

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

L.M. Wassenaar c/o CPRO-DLO (vorher I.V.T.)

3 records

Elzar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Drisblackfive

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

José Maurilio Rodriguez Mesa^^^Andrea M. Pabon^^^Gavin R. Sills^^^Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar

10 records

El Greco

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

Ellington

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (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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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.