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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.

Sources10

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.

Kefrancos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT
4 records

Ireg 18

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Piszkerne Fueloep Eva / Nemeth Gyulane / Deak Janosne / Fodorne Jelics Henrietta

HU
4 records

Hollywood

Active

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

Wing Seed

RO
4 records

Guinda

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

GR
3 records

Fernando

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE
3 records

Fictor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE BOLSTER VOF

NL
4 records

Ekam

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Marco Signor

IT
4 records

Coccinella

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
3 records

Carbeta

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PL
3 records

Boxy

Active

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

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Canaillou

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
4 records

Borbála

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Biomagker Kft., Cegléd

HU
3 records

Bramante

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Sardo Piemontese Sementi Soc. Coop. Società Agricola

IT
4 records

Beleno

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Marco Signor

IT
4 records

Ascot

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

LANDBOUWBUREAU WIERSUM

FR
4 records

Azkan

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Geçit Kusagi Tarimsal Arst.Enst.Müd. (TR)

BG
3 records

Anubis

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain UK

NL
5 records

Ascasubi

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia

IT
3 records

AS 33007

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Sinfonia

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR UA
3 records

Compass

Active

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

Masami Yamamoto

NL UA
4 records

RGT Parexx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
2 records

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