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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.

Bellezia

Active

Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC. · Perennial wall-rocket

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Balstarlapi

Withdrawn

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Ansofs gule

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Solhatt oekologisk hagebruk AS, 2335 Stange

2 records

Ambra

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Daniele Bassi

3 records

Balwhiswhit

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Talmadge Paul A.|Guadalupe, CA

2 records

BB06-343MI-16

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

WHEELER, Edmund J. HANCOCK, James F.

2 records

Bazyahou

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard^^^BERNARD JEAN

2 records

BAZSALAMBO

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard^^^BERNARD JEAN

2 records

BAZMALIBU

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard

2 records

Balsumleac

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kievit Christa

2 records

Aniak

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike|De Lier, NL

2 records

Allmefreshimp

Active

Mentha x piperita L. · Peppermint

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Baraga

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Barrault Horticulture S.A.R.L.

2 records

Balucyell

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA

2 records

Amaze

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Balshamred

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Trees Scott C

2 records

Balmibred

Active

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Valentin Taquet

2 records

Balangbakin

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US

2 records

Balbrufline

Active

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Kievit Christa

2 records

Balazmapurp

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

ABB 128

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

2 records

ABB 121

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

2 records

Aviv

Terminated

Adenanthos

Nitzan Nir

2 records

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