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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection,CH
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred Int., INC. (USA)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
"Pesticid" EOOD - Vrachesh (BG)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Secobra Saatzucht
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.