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.

Alexandra

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

AGROSEL S.R.L.

3 records

Ametyst

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

3 records

Admiral

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Emerald Seed Company, CA 92243 El Centro, 1735 Austin Road, PO boksz 1670

2 records

Alegro

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

2 records

Afrodite

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dimitar Babrikov, Venelin Roychev, Agricultural University - Plovdiv (BG)

2 records

Adecosil

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

2 records

African Pride

Application submitted

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Mr Chris Smith, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij

4 records

ADARCIAS

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

CSIC/RAFAEL CAMBRA/M.C.TABUENCA/R.A.MORENO

4 records

Alcazaba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Abadía

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Amandeen

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe, FR

2 records

Alaric

Active

Solanum aethiopicum L. · Chinese scarlet eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Amena

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

2 records

Amelia

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

4 records

Adelco

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Amelia

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Zaklad Ogrodniczy Przyborow sp. z o.o.

2 records

Abrivado

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

2 records

Abeyan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Adanas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Abbi

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Seeds Solutions of America LLC

2 records

Acylia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Vilmorin SA (FR)

2 records

Aida

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

2 records

Alarga

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

CIFA/ETSIAM

2 records

Aladyn

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

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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