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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.

LISSBRILL

Terminated

Ceratostigma willmottianum Stapf. · Chinese-plumbago

Liss Forest Nursery Ltd

1 record

KLEMS21082

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

1 record

Kreta

Terminated

Canna indica L. · Indian shot

PanAmerican Seed Europe B.V.^^^SVS Holland B.V.

1 record

Magda

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

1 record

Limelight

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

JOHN J. ALLDRICK

1 record

Jotardwhi

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Christophe Pieters

1 record

KLECA22822

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Angelo Carrella

1 record

Love Memory Fiz

Terminated

Dendrobium Sw. · Dendrobium

YAMAMOTO DENDROBIUMS CO.,LTD

1 record

Korkallet

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

1 record

Leela Kapila

Withdrawn

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

JIM JACK

1 record

LOBLAMOUBL

Terminated

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

kolmaros

Withdrawn

Eryngium planum L. · Blue eryngo

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

KIYOMI

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

OKITSU FRUIT TREE RESEARC

2 records

Kingdom

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

LAZDIP1209

Terminated

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Johannes Nebelmeir

1 record

Kiilia

Withdrawn

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

1 record

Lan Scarl

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

KLEVP23139

Application submitted

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

1 record

LAZDIP1251

Terminated

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Johannes Nebelmeir

1 record

Lavender Lady

Active

hybrids between Erigeron karvinskianus DC. and Erigeron speciosus (Lindl.) DC.

Denis-Plants B.V.

1 record

Kolmarom

Terminated

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

1 record

KLEMH20043

Active

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

Antonella Capo

1 record

LANZ0005

Terminated

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

1 record

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