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.

LJ-1000

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Larry Jones

8 records

M 116

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Horticulture Research International

8 records

MAS 25 T

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

AT BE DE SI UA

9 records

KWS 2370

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

HU RO SI SK UA

12 records

MAS 47 P

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT PT SK UA

14 records

MAS 24 C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

DE IT UA

10 records

LG 50510

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT SK UA

10 records

MAS 81 C

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Zhoel` Meun`er

BG ES UA

7 records

M.R. 100

Active

Punica granatum L. · Pomegranate

VIVEROS CALIPLANT,S.L.

8 records

PT 302

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

CZ DE DK PL

9 records

PR 45 D 04

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE DK FR HR

10 records

LG 3216

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olivier Vimont

DE UA

9 records

PT 248

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK PL UA

8 records

N4l472 Cl

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

FR IT RO UA

9 records

Nutri-red

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc. (US)

AT BE FR NL

6 records

P 8812

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT SI UA

7 records

PR 39 W 45

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT DE UA

8 records

P 8816

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

BG RO UA

10 records

P 8012 E

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT SK UA

7 records

SY LASCALA

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

PT SK UA

6 records

Aberystwyth S.184

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Welsh Plant Breeding Station (GB)

ES FR IE

10 records

Red Globe

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

University of Maryland (US)

ES FR

9 records

NF 311

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Raggi Giordano, Marchetti Enrico, Musacchi Dario, Bernardini Danilo,

NL UA

10 records

NF 421

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Siboni Adriana, Raggi Giordano, Marchetti Enrico, Bernardini Danilo,

NL UA

10 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.