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.

Delisun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

4 records

DELIVOUR

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

2 records

DMS Khammer

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KRAVCHENKO VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH, BORYSOV VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH

3 records

DK Exsteel

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Cynder

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

2 records

Delarex

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

3 records

Cumbre

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

ROGER FREEMAN

2 records

Culanta

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

2 records

Cupidissimo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

Dekyen

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Nicolaas P. Dekker

2 records

Cueto

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INIA/J.CASTILLA-LEON

2 records

Dee Scribe

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Deepti

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM Clause Inc (US)

2 records

Divico

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Jean-Laurent Spring Agroscope

2 records

Diva

Protection expired

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

HILD WALTER| Walter Hild

3 records

CS Alchimi

Active

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

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

2 records

DKC3440

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Darzan

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.

2 records

Divisor

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Crisp Delight

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Diva

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

2 records

Dima

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)

5 records

Darléta

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

SC Darbonne (FR)

3 records

DATAL

Application submitted

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

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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