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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.

Karioka

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Jaklin

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

J. Danailov, L. Rusanov, D. Baralieva, I. Petkova

BG
3 records

Kanela

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Italverde

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMINIS INC

ES
2 records

Italis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Kamino

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Jacobo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Karamba

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 100%

EE
4 records

Infinity

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Kalju

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 85%, Laila Ikase 15%

EE
3 records

Kapucin

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Kalidor

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Inese

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Rudolfs Dumbravs

LV
4 records

Irish Gold

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

325. Mrs. Maura Kehoe

IE
3 records

Inca Gold

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
2 records

Kadi

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Kalju Kask 100%

EE
4 records

Impero

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Iza

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Ivorelle

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

K 104

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

TATARINOV ANATOLIJ NIKOLAEVICh / TANKEVICh VALENTINA VIKTOROVNA

UA
4 records

Ivory

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NOVARTIS SEEDS

NL
3 records

Ilsengold

Terminated

Erica x darleyensis Bean · Darley heath

Dipl.-Ing. Achim Dams (Gartenbaubetrieb)

DE
2 records

Kaliroy

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

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