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.

PTYY450038

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

2 records

Rajka

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

Jaroslav Tupy Institute of Experimental Botany / Otto Louda Institute of Experimental Botany

2 records

Preisgewinner

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

Austrosaat (AT)

2 records

Prestige

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Prestance

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

CARNEAU FRÈRES EUROGAZON

3 records

Premezo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Predazzo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Pordoi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

2 records

Précoce Migoule

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

3 records

Radu

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICCORNEANU GELU

3 records

Pramedi

Active

Trifolium pratense x Trifolium medium

Agricultural Research, Ltd. / Jakesová, Hana / Masaryk University / Research Institute for Fodder Crops, Ltd.

3 records

Popiel

Active

Prunus mahaleb L. · Saint Lucie cherry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

4 records

Provenax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

3 records

PR39R60

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Précoce de Tyrinthe

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Ponderosa Pink

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INCONNU (FR)

3 records

Pr849f

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

4 records

Polykarpi

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

3 records

Progression

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Polonez

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

2 records

Polli viljakas

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Julius Eslon 75%, Arthur Jaama 25%

4 records

Poznański

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

2 records

Powell

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.

3 records

PPSO350030

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GREENROAD B.V.

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.