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.

Santy Yellow

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Saku

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Uno Kivistik

4 records

Sanja

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Santana TSW

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Segre

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Samuranja

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Samco Seeds and Chemicals

3 records

Salla

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Uno Kivistik

5 records

Šampion Red

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Sempra Praha a.s., CZ

8 records

Ruslan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Y³ksel Tohum Tarim San. ve Tic A.S.

2 records

Samos

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

3 records

Sainte-Lucie 64 = SL. 64

Active

Prunus mahaleb L. · Saint Lucie cherry

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Safepro

Application submitted

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

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

2 records

Saluoso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Sanabria

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Sade

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Ruby Charm

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

2 records

Ryton

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

2 records

Saiva

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Rudolfs Dumbravs

2 records

Saitama

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

TOKITA Sementi Italia srl

2 records

Rübezahl

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

3 records

Ruano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Rychka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Safari

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

2 records

Ruti

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 100%

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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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.