Tugela Ruby
TerminatedEucomis L’Her. · Pineapple lily
T.E. Welsh
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.
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
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.
Vestaro
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V
TSAECH1820
Activehybrids between Echeveria laui Moran & J. Meyrán and Echeveria pulidonis E. Walther
Tosjami B.V.
Zanasbluba
ActiveAster L. · Aster
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
Wescasnow
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Touchdown Breeze
ActiveHylotelephium telephium (L.) H. Ohba · Orpine
Janet N. Egger
Wescacandy
ActiveCalibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia
Heinrich Westhoff
Velvat Elvis
ActiveHybrids between Plectranthus saccatus and Plectranthus hilliardiae
HARINI KORLIPARA
Witta
Application submittedMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Simone Bühlmann-Schütz Agroscope
TOSTC0258
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Monte-Michielsen Fabienne
Tarzan
ActiveDracaena marginata Lam.
DONALD E. BROYLES JR
VEAZ0065
ActiveVerbena L. · Vervain
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Zaitrobo
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Floyd Zaiger
VEAZ0003
ActiveVerbena L. · Vervain
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
WALREMADRA
ActiveRehmannia elata x Rehmannia glutinosa
Walberton Plants LTD
VOLTHU 1007
ActiveThunbergia alata Bojer ex Sims · Black-eyed Susan vine
Volmary Ltd
Yoapple Valley
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Wendy R Bergman
TNBEGRM
ActiveBegonia L. · Begonia
Pavlich John C.
TNAGAPL
ActiveAgastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop
Janet N. Egger
TAN07217
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
CHRISTIAN EVERS
USCAL76602
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ushio Sakazaki
ViruTherm-2
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
Petruschke Michael
Titine
ActivePrunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum
SDR Fruit LLC
Titania
ActiveRibes L. · Currants
Tamas Pal