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.

Tupac

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

3 records

Tsaoulia

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HAO-DEMETER Vine, Fruit Trees and Vegetable Research Institute

2 records

Valve

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Maia Raudseping 80%, Kase 3, 48309 Jõgeva alevik, Valve Jaagus 20% (surnud)

3 records

Vert de Provence

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Utrero

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

7 records

Twitter

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

Trudy

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Vero

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

2 records

Vermio

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Tsarska kapia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

2 records

Tsakoniki

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HAO-DEMETER Vine, Fruit Trees and Vegetable Research Institute

2 records

Trooper

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Turing

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

NORDDEUTSCHE PFLANZENZUCHT LUBECK

2 records

Vaincoeur

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Turdetano

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Triton

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Clause Tezier, FR

2 records

Tristar

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Uno Kivistik

Terminated

Clematis L. · Clematis

Aili Kivistik, Uno Kivistik

2 records

TROPIC SWEET

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

3 records

Tronix

Active

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Tristan

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ENGELEN WALTER| Walter Engelen / FISCHER-ENGELEN| Barbara Fischer-Engelen in Fa. Saatzucht ENGELEN Buechling / STOIBER| Franz Stoiber

4 records

Unicorn

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Limagrain UK

3 records

Tulare

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Tukan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

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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