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.

Trajano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Tisey

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

5 records

Tirreno

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

TOKITA SEED CO LTD

2 records

Tiepolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Tovi Rosalia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

2 records

Teton de Venus

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Tiétar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Tête de brebis

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Tuba

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV

3 records

TT Diciotto

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

T&T srl Agricola

2 records

Terrastar

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.

2 records

Terracotta

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

TAKII & CO LTD

2 records

Torricelli

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.

4 records

Thireos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

2 records

Thessaloniki

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Truvatura

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

3 records

TFPA520050

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

2 records

Themis

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SIPRE (FR)

3 records

Tonopah

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Texanita

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

3 records

TFMO520021

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

2 records

Tomo

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Johannes Parksepp

4 records

Tennessee 86

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

University of Tennessee Agronomy Department

2 records

Teton de Vénus jaune

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.