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Winter and spring forms

The distinction between winter and spring forms is based on the biological requirement for vernalization—a temperature-driven phase necessary for the formation of reproductive organs. Winter forms require cold exposure, whereas spring forms develop at higher temperatures throughout a single growing…

Mentioned in descriptions 2 949 varieties reference book.

Winter forms require exposure to low temperatures between 0 and +10°C for 20–70 days to transition to generative development, whereas spring forms require only temperatures between +5 and +20°C for 7–20 days. When winter forms are sown in the spring, plants often fail to form reproductive organs. There are also facultative varieties capable of producing a harvest under both sowing patterns in regions with mild climates.

The choice between these forms depends on risk management, crop rotation, and technical resources. Winter varieties are sown in the autumn; they have higher yield potential due to the utilization of autumn-winter moisture and mature 10–15 days earlier. Spring forms depend on spring-summer precipitation; they possess lower winter hardiness and more frequently exhibit high baking quality.

Variety resistance and productivity are determined by adaptability to local climatic conditions, such as the availability of reliable snow cover for winter forms or tolerance to summer droughts for spring forms. Planning sowings using both forms allows for reduced machinery workload during the spring period, efficient distribution of soil fertility, and protection of the farm against weather-related risks.

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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.

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Milic Dragan, Karagic Dura, Mihailovic Vojislav,

UA
5 records

Mirela

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

T.Dimitrov, T. Petrova, I. Stoeva, I. Iliev, V. Kiryakova

BG
4 records

Mv Hombar

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HUN-REN Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont

HU
5 records

Mv Gyémánt

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Szunics Laszlo / Vida Gyula / Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Szunics Laszlone / Veisz Otto

HU
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár

HU
4 records

Mentor

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
4 records

Mieszko

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Maksimirski rani

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zavod za specijalnu proizvodnju bilja (HR)

HR
3 records

Mely

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen a.s., CZ

CZ
4 records

Maserati

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nordic Seed A/S

DK
4 records

Maestro

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Senova Ltd (GB)

FR
5 records

Legron

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK
4 records

KWS Firebird

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Lochow

PL
4 records

KWS Talium

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nina Pfeiffer

PL
4 records

LD Cape

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Muranyi Istvan / Pap Miklos / Halmoczki Robert / Varnai Eva

HU
4 records

Karamu

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

CROP.RES.DIV.

ES
4 records

Jura

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK
4 records

Jorinde

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Cultivari Getreidezüchtungsforschung Darzau gGmbH

DE
4 records

Jaceo

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Seeds SAS, FR

FR
4 records

Holstenkorn

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

EGER| Erhardt Eger

DE
4 records

Hewo

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Hispanic

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

ES
5 records

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