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.

Tenira

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANT RESEARCH| Plant Research International B.V.

DE FR HU NL PL SI

13 records

Mercedes

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Weibull AB

BG EE HU LT SK UA

9 records

Hostine

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Marie-Aude Vanhersecke

DK FR HR UA

12 records

Caprianna KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE DK FR NL SE

7 records

Cardif

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITÓ S.A

DE LT SK UA

10 records

Vigor

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEPT. PLANTENGENETICA - CLO - GENT

DE DK IE IT NL

10 records

Venus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ROYAL SLUIS

CZ DK NL PL UA

8 records

Escudino

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Saatzucht LFS Edelhof, Austria

AT BG CZ HR HU SI

8 records

Zarco

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ ES NL PL SK

7 records

Trophy

Active

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

Nunza B.V.

BG HR HU NL SK

7 records

Bohemia

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THOR JOSEF /AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SYCHROV

BE CZ FR NL PL SK

16 records

Concerto

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan B.V.

CZ HU LT NL PL SK

7 records

Celesta

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ZWAAN'S| Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (Dep. Variety registration & protection)

CZ DE HU NL PL SK

8 records

Sirius

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

AT CZ DE DK SK

9 records

Stemster

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Dunnet, J.

DK FR NL SE SK

9 records

Riga

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

RIJK ZWAAN WELVER GmbH, DE

CZ HU NL PL SK

7 records

Redaphough

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RUTGERS STATE UNIVERSITY

BE DE ES FR NL

13 records

Pandora

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Prof. T.R. Swinburne c/o Institute of Horticultural Research

DE DK FR NL PL

13 records

Rovada

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

Szkółka Drzew i Krzewów Roman Buła

CZ HU NL PL UA

12 records

Transam

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK

8 records

Primal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

BG ES HU NL UA

7 records

Pompadour

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZPC

DE DK ES FR IE

13 records

Shihi Purple

Protection expired

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

SUNTORY LTD

BE DE DK FR NL

7 records

Pontiform

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Research GmbH & Co. KG, STRUBE D and S GMBH

EE LT PL UA

9 records

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Variety traits

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Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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