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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.

Sources10

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.

HGI1068

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Hem Genetics Research B.V.

1 record

Jocelyne

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Fraisi Plants S.A.R.L.

2 records

KLEMS23105

Application submitted

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Ruijun Li

1 record

KLEKB20038

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Henk Dresselhuys

1 record

Jantwee

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Jan Royakkers

2 records

JBN 12002

Terminated

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

James Berry

1 record

Jan 110

Active

Fargesia murielae x Fargesia nitida

Wilfried Janßen

1 record

IRTAMB-A22-120

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

1 record

IB61016

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plants Management Australia Pty Ltd

1 record

Helios

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

S.S. Steiner Inc.

1 record

KLEPH24805

Application submitted

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

KLEPH23557

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

KLEPH16274

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Leonhard Müller

1 record

HAY100014

Terminated

Campanula x haylodgensis hort

Gartneriet PKM A/S

1 record

IRTAMB-A21-323

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

1 record

KLELE06116

Terminated

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Nils Klemm

1 record

KLEVP20067

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

1 record

KLEVP16485

Withdrawn

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

1 record

INBOLCITRU

Active

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

IPB074814

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

HAVIDBI704

Terminated

Campanula isophylla Moretti · Italian bellflower

Theodorus C.L. Ten Have

1 record

Ildico

Active

Pinus uncinata Mill. ex Mirb. · mountain pine

Eike Helmers

1 record

KLEPH20425

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

Hilarian

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

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