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.

Banzai

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

De Ruiter Zonen (HR)

2 records

Basia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

LARK SEEDS, USE

2 records

Aretha

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

2 records

Ardirose

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Barriol

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

2 records

Avital

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Ardanza

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Barrameda

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Baltasar

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZERAIM GEDERA

2 records

Avatar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

2 records

Arconte

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

ARCCIT2007

Application submitted

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

3 records

Avana Tardivo di Ciaculli SG

Active

Citrus deliciosa Ten. · Mediterranean mandarin

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Aratta

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Kolot Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kurochkina Zhanna Porfentiivna, Mykhailov Viktor Oleksandrovych, Klubuk Viktor Vasylovych,

3 records

Balazred

Terminated

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Ball Horticultural Company

2 records

Barbaniaka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Apoteosi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Araceli

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Auspicio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

3 records

Apollo

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

PURE SEED TESTING

2 records

Balada

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Arrubia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Apogia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

2 records

Baquero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.