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.

CIB 333

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

3 records

Dangė

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

2 records

Citadel

Active

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

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

2 records

Dangal

Protection expired

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Dehan, Klara|Holon, Israel

2 records

Cyrano

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

2 records

Cinderella

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Jansen Zaden B.V.

2 records

Custodian

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

TAKII & CO LTD

2 records

Cimera

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PRINC.ASTURIAS(CAPP)/INIA

5 records

Damasco

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Cobalt WX

Terminated

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

2 records

Ciliegino 2000

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Conan

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Chupito

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Dakota

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PETOSEED CO

2 records

Culto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

2 records

Commander

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)

2 records

Chrobry

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

3 records

Cherven gradinski

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tsvetelin Yankov

3 records

Cherry Fire

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

3 records

Chilirog

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

2 records

Chicon du père Verdi

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Clemente

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Charmieux

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

CLEMENLATE

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

KANBAN, S.L.

6 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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