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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.

Deliedessa

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

1 record

Cappuccino

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cleangro Ltd

1 record

Canberra

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tjeerd Dijkstra

1 record

Caschamp

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Gavriel Danziger

1 record

Dame Etna

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

BKDAGIGP

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

SANNE HELENA RUIGROK

2 records

Dalì

Withdrawn

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

1 record

C_32

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

2 records

David Searle

Active

Vitex pseudonegundo (Hausskn.) Hand.-Mazz.

Kris Jarantoski

1 record

DAHZ0045

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Burma

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Bengo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

Andreas Niederländer

1 record

DAHZ0038

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Balsashet

Application submitted

Phlox x procumbens Lehm.

Christa Kievit

1 record

Belalate

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Frutas Beltran S.L.

1 record

Curly Head

Terminated

Quercus cerris L. · European turkey oak

Maarten Bömer

1 record

Calimero

Active

Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath

Helmut Hiedl

1 record

Bay 3341

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Michael Neumüller

1 record

Baldenire

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Valentin Taquet^^^Jeroen Gitzels

1 record

Baldahcan

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Valentin Taquet

1 record

DAHZ0006

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Balceltrop

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

1 record

Bouquet 3179

Application submitted

hybrids between Vitis rotundifolia Michx. and Vitis vinifera L.

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

1 record

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