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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

Corn Plant Population 485 Sunflower Plant Density 247 Maize plant density 186 Apple tree planting density 54 Planting density — soybean 52 Planting Density — White Cabbage 31 Rapeseed stand density 30 Planting density — soft wheat 22 Carrot Plant Density 19 Pear Planting Density 17 Peach Planting Density 13 Planting Density — Sweet Corn 13 Sorghum plant population 12 Plant population — sugar beet 11 Lettuce Plant Density 10 Rapeseed Stand Density 10 Cucumber plant density 8 Planting density — Sour cherry 8 Pea plant density 8 Blueberry planting density 8 Apple Tree Planting Density 8 Barley plant density 7 Plum planting density 7 Tomato planting density 7

Found in these crops

Maize 578 Sunflower 259 White cabbage 231 Maize 222 Lettuce 125 Tomato 90 Cauliflower 81 Watermelon 58 Bell pepper 52 Soybean 46 Red cabbage 42 Perennial ryegrass 40

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.

Litago

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

5 records

Innemlitva

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

Finette

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Flevo Berry Holding B.V.

3 records

ANTHIRFAP

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Jan Van Dijk

3 records

ANTHAQAL

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Jan Van Dijk

3 records

ANTHIOWIR

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Jan Van Dijk

3 records

ANTHATCL

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura, B. V.

3 records

AN2169973

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Van Dijk Jan

3 records

AF2

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

Corrado Alasia^^^GIANFRANCO ALASIA^^^Franco Alasia

3 records

Kawaxx

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

R2n SAS

PT SK
3 records

Lakti CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT SK
4 records

RGT Axxtride

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
5 records

P64LE218

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES UA
4 records

DK 247

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE SK
4 records

ZP341

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje

BG IT
3 records

DS0493B

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

F.K. Roeber

SK UA
5 records

ZP 427

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Milomir Filipovic

UA
5 records

SY Millas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT UA
3 records

SY Bohema

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT UA
4 records

MAS 282K

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
3 records

GW8037

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Spirou Spiros

BG UA
6 records

Anandra

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

SY Welas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta (CH)

DE SI
4 records

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