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.

61 060 RZ

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.

1 record

132-111

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ali Yuksel

2 records

120SA701

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

1 record

Algor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LABOULET SEMENCES

1 record

Adamo

Application submitted

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

3 records

Alburno

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

E.N.E.A. - DIPARTIMENTO AGROBIOTECNOLOGIE - UNITA' DI PROGETTO SEMENTI E VIVAISMO

1 record

Adal

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Iuroaea Gheorghe

2 records

Alex F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Bimsdeboer

1 record

Zumba

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Aleksandruli

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Rubeniia Revazi Klymentiovych

1 record

35 90 RZ

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.

1 record

Zodiac

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Kokoro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

1 record

African Rose

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ARC Infruitec (ZA)

1 record

196-17 Cl

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

1 record

AIRES

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.

2 records

132-283

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ali Yuksel

2 records

13-205

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Kees Reinink

1 record

ADIONE

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

1 record

1092H865-01

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

1 record

ZINGARELLO (NERO/ BIANCO)

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

1 record

ADAROMAQ

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

1 record

Zouk 55

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Zouk B.V.

1 record

Albana

Application submitted

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

1 record

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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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