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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.

Sources10

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.

Capricorn

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM SPA

IT
2 records

Black Top

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

Blackfield

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Callide

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Braeburn Arno

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Zbigniew Jezierski

PL
4 records

Bittenfelder

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Station de Recherche York (US)

FR
2 records

Bisquet

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Brace

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

OLTER SRL

IT
2 records

Brabante

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Calabrese

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Bleu de Hongrie

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Binet violet

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Caio

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Bolek

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

TOMASZ BERBEKA

PL
2 records

Caimital

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Camarde

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Boroset

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Bohemia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Callisto

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Apollo Seeds (USA)

BG
2 records

Callaway

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Big Rainbow

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Callanzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

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