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.

Tabit

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Philip Simons

7 records

SWEET HEART

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

7 records

Sumnue

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

8 records

Sweetregal

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

9 records

Stolawn

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ELISABETTA LENZI

6 records

Sterling

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

6 records

Sprinter

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL

7 records

Smooth Velvet

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

MR H D DAVIDSON

6 records

Soreli

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, I

6 records

Sauvignon kretos

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, I

6 records

Sculptur

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

PHILIPS SIMONS

7 records

Rosilam

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

9 records

Rocket

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Stephen M Southwick, SMS Unlimited LLC

8 records

Rohan

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

New Zealand Agriseeds

7 records

Rhizing Star

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

DLF-TRIFOLIUM DANSK PLANTEFORAEDLING

6 records

Princess Time

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

10 records

POULobe

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

6 records

Premp009

Active

Hybrids between Pyrus communis, Pyrus pyrifolia and Pyrus x bretschneideri

White Allan G

8 records

POULsiana

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

6 records

Piku 1

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

Wolfram, Brigitte

6 records

Pacruby

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

Pacmorsu

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

6 records

Pacyell

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

WILHEM ELSNER

6 records

Pacshorg

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 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.