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.

Maria Marta

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

3 records

Londapo

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nicole Berberet|Yves Ducloux

2 records

Mathaios

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Marissard

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Luna de Agosto

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

2 records

Marcastle

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Matares

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Lucilla

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

2 records

Lunius

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Lukasówka

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

3 records

Marie Ménard

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Locard blanc

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Mariana GF 8-1

Active

Prunus maritima Marshall · Beach-plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Ludovan

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICIUREA ELENACORNEANU GELUCORNEANU MARGARETASIRBU SORINA

3 records

Margrethe

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Manesco

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

4 records

LS 1351

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

2 records

Marbella

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics

3 records

LS 1133

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

2 records

LS 0266

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

2 records

Litacz

Active

Rubus occidentalis L. · Black raspberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

4 records

Listeza

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

LS 1321

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

2 records

LS 0188

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

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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