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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.

BONPRI 1069

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

CONGLOW

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Ushio Sakazaki

2 records

BRFU 14591

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Hubert Brandkamp

2 records

BRFU 10681

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Hubert Brandkamp

2 records

Creatlanta

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard^^^Pierre Bernard

2 records

Creakansas

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pierre Bernard^^^François Bernard

2 records

Creaeden

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pierre Bernard^^^François Bernard

2 records

Cocos

Application submitted

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Knudsen Jan Skjold|Odense N, DK

2 records

Bokraruigi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

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

2 records

Cranberry Crush

Active

Lobelia L. · Cardinal Flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Balfafbricol

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Leslie Heffron|Tau - San Chou

2 records

Aushouse

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

3 records

Baldenink

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Han Sasbrink

2 records

COSEH 6900

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

COSEH 5100

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Cirano

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Balbeemav

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Bombshell

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Bailtexfour

Active

Vitex agnus-castus L. · Chaste tree

Roberts David Jonathan,McBee Oren,Schulze Justin

2 records

BKPBEBVLM

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

Bokrarob

Active

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Cesar

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Cobink

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

University of Sydney

2 records

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