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.

Bachata

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Atanais

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Asteroïde

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Areski

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Andreas Niederländer

1 record

ABB 122

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

1 record

AAOPR017

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Plant Select N.V.

1 record

A 2526T

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John R Clark

1 record

Aurica

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

1 record

159 E

Terminated

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Gartneriet Thoruplund A/S

1 record

Antdepa

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

AN2729837

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Anbluim

Terminated

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Martin Geibel

1 record

Apollo

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floréac N.V.

1 record

Amapola

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

AN2741745

Application submitted

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ALEL111

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Alessandro Lucchini

1 record

Amri Vio

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Hanes Mitchell E.

1 record

Albatera

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

1 record

Alexa

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Hendrik W. van der Velde

1 record

A 81

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Alejandro Navarro Díaz

1 record

A2508

Application submitted

Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker · Urn plant

Chester Skotak Jr.

1 record

17001BR1

Application submitted

Lamprocapnos spectabilis (L.) Fukuhara · Asian bleeding-heart

A. BLOM HOLDING B.V

1 record

ABB 127

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

1 record

09PHL0703

Terminated

Phlox L. · Phlox

Ushio Sakazaki

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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