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Planting density

Planting density is the number of plants per unit area, which determines the area of nutrition and the efficiency of resource utilization by the crop. This indicator directly influences yield formation and is an important tool for managing a variety's potential.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 959 varieties reference book.

Planting density is measured in thousands or millions of plants per hectare and determines the area of nutrition for each individual specimen. At an optimal value, plants utilize light, moisture, and nutrients most efficiently. In the case of high-density crops, intraspecific competition occurs, leading to stem elongation, weakening of the root system, and an increased risk of lodging, whereas in sparse crops, resources are not fully utilized and the area becomes overgrown with weeds.

The choice of density depends on the biological characteristics of the variety, including its developmental intensity and its ability to tiller or form side shoots. Different varieties respond differently to stress factors; therefore, recommendations for planting density should always comply with the characteristics of the specific hybrid or variety provided by the breeder.

The actual density in the field is determined not only by the seeding rate but also by field germination and the survival rate of plants at the time of harvest. The final indicator is adjusted depending on external conditions: with sufficient moisture and high soil fertility, higher rates are acceptable, whereas in arid conditions, density must be reduced to prevent moisture deficit in plants.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Zennith F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

KoungGu Ahn

UA
1 record

Zefiro

Active

Triticum turgidum L. subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell. · Emmer

PROMETEO SRL

IT
1 record

X00D286

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
1 record

Zedan 32

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Chepolkina Tetiana Fedorivna

UA
2 records

Virgi

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
1 record

Voltario

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

UR 331 SV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tsentylo Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Boreiko Vasyl` Sydorovych,

UA
2 records

TORDILLO

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NORTHRUP KING

ES
1 record

Temuco (R)

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.

IT
1 record

Synevyr

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Tymkiv Mariia IUrivna, Rudavska Nataliia Mykolaivna, Behen Liubov Liubomyrivna, Broda Halyna Mykhailivna, Tereshko Romaniia Vasylivna, Dorota Hanna Mykolaivna, Shuvar Antin Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Spici CS

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
1 record

Svitanok MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Derkach Iryna Borysivna, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Ovsiannikova Natalia Stanislavivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Sperlona

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stefanoni Clara

IT
1 record

SMG0266

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
1 record

Selma F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Nort Khadlier

UA
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

David Webster

UA
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

Sjaak van de Ploeg

UA
2 records

Rist SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tsentylo Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Boreiko Vasyl` Sydorovych,

UA
2 records

Radar RM

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

EURALIS GENETIQUE

IT
1 record

PAN30004

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

PANAM FRANCE SARL

IT
1 record

Ortus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
1 record

NS Vid

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Marjanovic Jeromela Ana Radic Velimir Terzic Sreten Milovac Zeljko

UA
1 record

NS-Kh-6318

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dusanic Nenad, Hladni Nada, Jocic Sinisa, Miklik Vladimir,

UA
2 records

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