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.

Early Mech

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

2 records

Fortuna

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PGG Wrightson Seeds South America

FR IT

2 records

Fondon

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

ES NL

3 records

Dicentice

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Dickson Nurseries Ltd (IE)

DE FR

2 records

Daytona

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

COZZI GABRIELE

4 records

Early calwonder

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Asgrow Seed Company (US)

FR IT

2 records

DS1326D

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DOW AgroSciences

2 records

DKC6664YG

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bayer Crop Science SLU

2 records

Curo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMINIS INC

ES FR

2 records

Cristal

Withdrawn

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

UNCAC

ES IT

2 records

Cospenza

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Cherry Rose Americana

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK

2 records

Dalijo

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris| FR

FR PL

2 records

Delprim

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

ES FR

3 records

Edimar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Angelo Boni

2 records

Duo

Active

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

SEMO a.s

2 records

Dunav

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Mincho Kondarev, Nedyalka Matevska

BG ES

2 records

Cayman

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wain Peter

IT NL

2 records

Donauriesling

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

HÖHERE BUNDESLEHRANSTALT UND BUNDESAMT FÜR WEIN UND OBSTBAU

AT DE

2 records

Condor

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

VELDHUYZEN| Ir. Jasper Engel c/o Veldhuyzen van Zanten

DE NL

3 records

Claret

Terminated

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

WINNER| Blair L. Winner c/o Denholm Seeds

DE DK

2 records

Deljeni

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

DELBARD| Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.

DE IT

2 records

Cherry Red Americana

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK

2 records

Cherif

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds S.A.

3 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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