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.

Dame Junko

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Daredevil

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Daliryan

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris (FR)/Davodeau Ligonniere Sarl (FR)

6 records

Daligris

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris| FR

7 records

Cinto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

3 records

Dalilight

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris| FR

5 records

Cinnabar

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Chocolate Summer

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Dariusz Kapias

3 records

Concordia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Magnum Seeds Inc (US)

3 records

Combyne

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Cherrinho

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Clemfine

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Loft's Seed Inc. (US)

3 records

Cyma

Protection expired

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

Crni princ

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Superior, Velika Plana

3 records

Cherola

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Cladostar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegenetics (Pty) Ltd (ZA)/Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

3 records

Cfpc Aztec

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Roy Stahlhut

3 records

Cox la Vera

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VROEMEN J A

6 records

Courlan

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Robert W. Hoopes

5 records

Cotpy

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Pepinieres & Vergers Escande EARL (FR)

5 records

Crisptolam

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard, Yes

5 records

Cortesita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta UK Ltd

6 records

Cornarose

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

4 records

Crina F

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

DAVID IONICA

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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