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.

Aneto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Alicum

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Arktika

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

3 records

Armonia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Arking

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

The Board of the University of Arkansas (US)

3 records

Arizo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

2 records

Alfrid

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Arisona

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

3 records

Ariane

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

Alexis

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEBREW UNI/HAZERA

2 records

Angliru

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Angiolina

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Ariadne

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Argeș 21

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BADULESCU ADRIANAFLOREA ALINA-CONSTANTINASUMEDREA DORIN IOAN

2 records

Argaman

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

3 records

Andreika

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AGROSEL S.R.L.

3 records

Ares

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

2 records

Arca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Alme

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Alcazaba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Arazi

Withdrawn

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Alma

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Lia Van Andel

2 records

Anapurna

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

GAE Recherche SA (FR)

2 records

Ananas d'Amérique à Ch. Verte

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (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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