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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.

Charlie's Green

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Byblos

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Cantasapo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Buffalosun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Chopin

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wielkopolska Hodowla Roślin Ogrodniczych

PL
2 records

Chiracha

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Burdalo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

BSB Vanesa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nigohos Nigohosyan

BG
3 records

Cha Cha

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
2 records

Cerise rose

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Brzezina

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL
4 records

Cesare

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

Centenar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Mogos Agro SRL

RO
3 records

Celestino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Chestnut Bush

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cherye

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Centurion

Active

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
3 records

Broksec

Active

Prunus x fontanesiana (Spach) C. K. Schneid.

Lyle A. BROOKS (US)

FR
2 records

Cemilia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
2 records

Cedrik

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

LUIS MULLOR

UA
3 records

Chekero

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

BTAO421015

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Cahoot

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

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