Cultivation
Seeding rate is the number of seeds per unit area, which determines plant stand density and optimal nutrition area for realizing the biological potential of a variety. This indicator is closely related to the morphological characteristics of the crop and the variety's response to environmental cond…
Mentioned in descriptions 2 803 varieties reference book.
Seeding rate determines the plant stand density per hectare, ensuring a balance between efficient use of area and the prevention of excessive intraspecific competition. For an agronomist, this parameter is a tool for managing a variety's biological potential, allowing the plant to form an optimal yield structure.
The choice of rate depends on the biological characteristics of the variety, such as tillering or branching type, plasticity, and maturity group. Varieties with high productive tillering require different rates than those with low tillering, and large-seeded varieties need an increased weight-based rate (kg/ha) to achieve the target plant density.
The assessment of the correct seeding rate is conducted taking into account the variety's resistance to lodging and the quality of the final product. Excessive density can lead to stem elongation and weakening of the root system, and for certain crops, such as confectionery sunflower, negatively affect the size of the marketable grain fractions.
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.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Almo S.p.A.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Semillas El Solc
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
EVERRIS LTD
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
D'Eugenio Sementi s.r.l.
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Almo S.p.A.
Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
GENTOS S.A.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIU
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
LUGANO LEONARDO SRL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
May Agro Seed Industry and Trade Corporation
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
ILVO PLANT(APPLIED GENETICS+BREEDING)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
JACKLIN SEED
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp. Zo.o., Pl- 64-000 Koscian
Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
GIE GRASS (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR