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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.

Brittney Lane

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger, Chris Floyd|929 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Zaiger, Gary Neil|1907 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Gardner, Leith Marie|1207 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Zaiger, Grant Gene|4005 California Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

3 records

DLFBAV1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Dosaskimi

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Ditomfra

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

2 records

CONCRAN

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Ushio Sakazaki

2 records

Bokrathon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

DISANMINIB

Active

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Hugo Dittmar

2 records

Clear Sky

Active

Passiflora caerulea L. · Passion Flower

FISCHER ROLAND DR.

2 records

Colossus

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Paul M. Lyrene James W. Olmstead

2 records

Dophlodalepi

Active

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Bokraruibas

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Divoro

Terminated

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Dolfrag

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Marie-France Doll

2 records

CIVL519

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis

2 records

Divadona

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Doibexwhi

Active

Iberis sempervirens L. · Evergreen candytuft

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Diablo

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

BO 88617102

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Daniele Bassi

3 records

CM-048

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

3 records

Dhypres 6

Active

Prunus cerasifera x Prunus domestica

Michael Neumüller

3 records

Doeryinyo

Active

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Blue Lagoon

Active

Euphorbia L. · Spurge

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Dodelrochrypu

Active

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

Koot Arjan

2 records

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