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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.

HL 1028

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

4 records

HL 1014

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

3 records

HIMOO

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

3 records

Korgotfun

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

HI Horizon

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

3 records

HIDIAM65

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

3 records

HFG 1359

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Thompson Ellen

3 records

KLELE20100

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

von Tubeuf Guido

3 records

Koncareply

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

Kolmawiwa

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Jan de Jong

3 records

Ivory

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

M.T.S. CUSTERS-VAN DOOREN

4 records

Kolmapu

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Peter Rudolf Kolster

3 records

IBUGA001

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Gereda Cornejo Carlos Alberto,Nesmith D. Scott

3 records

KLEVP13460

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

3 records

Innsuncara

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

3 records

INNEMVANBE

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

HBA215911

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Inlbupripr

Active

Lobularia · Sweet alyssum

Teruo Takatomi

3 records

IRTPZ20125

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat, Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA)

3 records

HM 1224

Active

Helleborus lividus Aiton x Helleborus niger L. x Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss

Josef Heuger

3 records

HL 1038

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

3 records

Harzippee

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

HL 1024

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

3 records

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