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.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology LLC (SAD)
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
GOLEBIOWSKI| Andrzej Golebiowski c/o Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Semenarna, SI
Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover
Natura Srl (IT)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Jogeva Plant Breeding Institute, Jõgeva alevik 48309
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
SEMENCES DE FRANCE
Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
PHP PETERSEN
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
P.H.PETERSEN SAATZUCHT LUNDSGAARD
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Zea mays L. · Maize
SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
ILVO-PLANT 39
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium
Netzband, K.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Co.Na.Se. Soc. Coop. Agr., Apsovsementi S.p.A.
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
NordSeed ApS
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
D'Eugenio Sementi S.r.l (IT)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Institute of field and vegetable crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saaten Union Recherche (FR)