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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.

WANDER

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.

ES
1 record

Vanda

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Dr. V.S.S. Rao

UA
2 records

Valpesia

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Agroscope (CH)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
1 record

Vavilovs`kyi

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Latsko Tetiana Anatoliivna, Smykov Volodymyr Karpovych, Perfil`ieva Zoia Mykolaivna, Oriekhova Valentyna Petrivna,

UA
2 records

Vihren

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Boris V. Milkov, Violeta G. Sotirova, Liliya I. Krasteva, Dobra G. Popova

BG
2 records

Valerie

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

DE
1 record

Vigor

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Centre de Recherches Agronomiques de Gembloux (BE)

FR
1 record

Veritage

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dr. Bernd H.E. Hill c/o Staatl. Lehr-u.VA für Wein und Obstbau, Ref. Rebenzüchtung

DE
2 records

Vidre F1

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
1 record

Vostok

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Abliazova Aia Pavlivna, Tulaieva Maiia Ivanivna, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna, Aivazian Petros Karapetovych,

UA
1 record

Volvic

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
1 record

Valeron

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

VALERIE

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

ES
1 record

Volodar

Active

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

Rarok Anton Vasyl`ovych, Burdyha Vitalii Mykolaiovych, Havrylianchyk Ruslan IUriiovych, Ivanyshyn Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych,

UA
1 record

Vialla

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Valérien

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

UTP Jubilatka

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich

PL
1 record

Vacarro

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Vaccarèse

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

VERA

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA-LNL-PAG-JCI-JJR-JPL-COC-ANL

ES
1 record

V 16

Terminated

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Koleda Istvan / Korbuly Janos / Toth Veronika

HU
1 record

VIZMA

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

APP Darzkopibas instituts

LV
1 record

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