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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.

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

Institut za povrtarstvo Smederevska palanka (RS)

BG
2 records

SM Zerka

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

LT
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

SM Piast

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
5 records

Samudra

Active

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

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Santasty

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

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

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

ES
2 records

Rila 89

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Georgi Stankov, Rumyana Trancheva

BG
3 records

Pronca

Active

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

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Pintea

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Podlasiak

Terminated

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Smetanko Ol`ha Andriivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Hrabovs`kyi Mykola Borysovych, Serheiev Vasyl` Viktorovych, Moroz Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyr

UA
3 records

P0412

Active

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

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

HR
2 records

Ottolini

Terminated

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

COOPERATIVA PRODUTTORI AGLIO PIACENTINO

IT
2 records

P9900

Protection expired

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

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

FR
2 records

NS 3030

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stojakovic Milisav, Ivanovic Mile,

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dedic Bosko, Imerovski Ivana, Miladinovic Dragana, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dusanic Nenad, Gvozdenovic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

IT
4 records

Nota

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cvejic, Sandra Dusanic, Nenad Jockovic, Milan Miklic, Vladimir Mykhno, Mykola Jocic, Sinisa

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Mirazh

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOSOLAPOV SERGEJ NIKOLAEVICh / KOYuDA SERGEJ PETROVICh / DOROGOBED ALEKSEJ ALEKSEEVICh

UA
4 records

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