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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.

Sources10

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.

Celestial

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Hardigan Michael A.,Finn Chad E.

2 records

DANLOV1201

Active

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Bayel

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Kleinhanns, Christoph|Eisleben, Federal Republic of Germany

2 records

Dangypfun

Terminated

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Catu 1917

Active

Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don · Madagascar periwinkle

Tomomatsu Koichi,Taychasinpitak Thunya,Suzuki Kenichi

2 records

Barcelona Bridal Pink

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

2 records

Carmen Rosy

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

HORTIBREED NV

2 records

Dangypday

Terminated

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

DANCOP28

Active

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

DANCOP21

Application submitted

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Dancaschoice

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Balverevlu

Active

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

Lynne Knosher

2 records

D110

Application submitted

Pistacia atlantica x Pistacia integerrima

Javier Castillon, Kendall Ash, and Dharam Sharma

2 records

Balspunburg

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

MARGARET M HURKMAN

2 records

Cantik

Active

Dracaena surculosa Lindl. · gold-dust dracaena

Lee Chee Hock

4 records

Beniminori

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO)

3 records

Bulls Eye

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Bullrudi 10

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Hartwig Bull

2 records

DANLOV196

Active

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Ballanpaf

Application submitted

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Bridal Gown

Active

Telopea speciosissima x Telopea oreades

Graeme Downe

2 records

Cabertin

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Valentin Blattner

3 records

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