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.

Poulren039

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Reglipur

Withdrawn

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Pink Love

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

RijnPlant B.V.

2 records

Red Zenith

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Robinson Brian

2 records

QD-94

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Poul Graff

2 records

Poulgo005

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

POULen008

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PETWIBLV

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Poulcy010

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Petit Merlot

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Gabriele Di Gaspero^^^Michele Morgante^^^Simone Diego Castellarin^^^Guido Cipriani^^^Enrico Peterlunger^^^Raffaele Testolin

2 records

Pilowred

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

Rubio-Cabetas Maria Jose,Mansergas Antonio Felipe

2 records

Raspberry Summer

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

PEQZ0039

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

POULPAL025

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Primiera

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Silviero Sansavini^^^JANICK JULES

3 records

PHELST01

Active

Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl. · Lacy tree philodendron

Elstgeest Young Plants Holding B.V.

2 records

Powell Summer Navel

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

POWELL CLIVE NEIL^^^POWELL JOYCE

3 records

Plablack 1401

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

3 records

Poulvic010

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

POULcs005

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PARRED

Active

Photinia x fraseri Dress · Fraser's photinia

The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

2 records

Pixie

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Zella J. Doig

3 records

Poultc005

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Pardon My Lavender II

Application submitted

Monarda L. · Bee balm

Hansen Hans 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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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.