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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.

Zambesi

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

Paul Lewis

1 record

ZR80

Application submitted

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

The Kiwifruit Breeding Centre Limited

1 record

YAMANCE

Terminated

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

A T Yates & Son

1 record

Val COT

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

1 record

ZAI655PB

Withdrawn

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger

2 records

Tintosa

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

UPR 1

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Jörg Büttner

1 record

Ubric

Terminated

Ribes sanguineum Pursh · Red-flower currant

University of British Columbia

2 records

TWYAG0009B

Terminated

Aglaonema commutatum Schott x Aglaonema rotundum N.E.Br.

Gregori G. Hambali

1 record

Tucana

Terminated

Solanum pseudocapsicum L. · Jerusalem cherry

Ex-Plant ApS

1 record

Whip Ablos

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Tershow

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Terra Nigra Holding b.v

1 record

Xiezuo

Active

hybrids between Camellia azalea C. F. Wei and Camellia japonica L.

Liu Xinkai^^^Zhao Qiangmin^^^Gao Jiyin

1 record

Tres Fan Carga

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

2 records

TOSTD0407

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

TOSTC0477

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

TOSTB1551

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

TAN97139

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

1 record

Toñi

Terminated

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

José Egea Caballero^^^Antonio Molina Gómez

2 records

TNPENHPU

Active

Penstemon hartwegii Benth. · Hartweg's beardtongue

Janet N. Egger

1 record

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