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.

Alderney

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Annasun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Akilina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Paul Degreef

3 records

Alba Blanca

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Alpha Valencia

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

Crocodile Valley Citrus Company (Pty) Ltd.

3 records

Animix

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Almota

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Ardie G. Gustafson, Seedsman

2 records

Alonsoma

Terminated

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

MARNER GZG| Rijk Zwaan Marne Aktiengesellschaft

2 records

Advancegrazer

Terminated

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

ADVANCE SEED PTY LTF

2 records

Aneto

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Allisario

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

2 records

Ahrina

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SCHMIDT| Prof. Dr. Hanna Schmidt / SAURE| Dr. Max Saure

3 records

Almadraba

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Alma

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Cebeco Handelsraad (NL)

3 records

André

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Šlechtitelská stanice vinařská Velké Pavlovice, a.s. (CZ)

3 records

Agrobrix

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PAIMER SEED

2 records

Aljibe

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

AGOUDEL

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Paul Argot (FR)

2 records

Ancellotta

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Vivai Cooperative di Pardergnone

2 records

Anastar TSW

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Aligator

Terminated

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

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

Alienor

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Vilmorin SA (FR)

2 records

Amphion

Active

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

Lachmann Siegfried

3 records

Aeolos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

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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