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Variety traits

Barley Vigor

Hordeum vulgare L.

An indicator of barley seed quality that determines the ability of seeds to form uniform seedlings under field conditions; it is more accurate than laboratory germination.

In the reference 41 varieties crop Barley, where this is mentioned in the description.

To assess barley vigor, researchers use the morphophysiological rolled towel method, germination in substrate, accelerated aging, and calculated indices (SVI) based on seedling length or dry mass. Modern instrumental methods utilize digital image analysis systems to automatically calculate root and shoot development parameters.

A vigor level of at least 80% is considered a standard indicator for high-quality barley planting material. This parameter is subject to significant fluctuations depending on varietal characteristics and seed cultivation conditions, determining field emergence, seedling competitiveness, and crop productivity potential.

Low vigor in barley cultivation leads to sparse crop stands, prolonged tillering, and uneven plant ripening. High vigor ensures the rapid formation of the root system and leaf area, which increases resistance to soil-borne pathogens and contributes to higher final yields.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

Sources8

Varieties of Barley mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Chantal

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SCHWEIGER & CO. HANS| Hans Schweiger & Co. (offene Handelsgesellschaft)

DE
10 records

Cha Cha

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
6 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

University of Saskatchewan

6 records

Bulle

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations AG| CH

FR
5 records

Belmont

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations AG

NL
7 records

Virgini

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB

IT
4 records

Tipo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROSERVICE SPA

IT
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DK
4 records

SY Heroo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DK PL
4 records

Sokol

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SOKOL ALEKSANDR ANDREEVICh / SEREBRYaNSKAYa VERA PAVLOVNA / SOKOL TAT'YaNA VASIL'EVNA / MATVIEVSKAYa NATAL'Ya IVANOVNA / FILIPPOV EVGENIJ GRIGOR'EVICh / MOROZOVA ELENA ALEKSEEVNA / HRONYuK VASILIJ BORISOVICh / KOPUS' MIHAIL MEFOD'EVICh

HR UA
3 records

Planet

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
4 records

Perseus

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

3 records

Megane

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Muranyi Istvan / Pap Miklos

HU
4 records

Halfdan

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK
4 records

Forcada

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROMONEGROS, S.A.

ES
4 records

Fletcher

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

3 records

Extase

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lemaire Deffontaines (FR)

FR
4 records

Explora

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)

IT
3 records

Elfriede

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht

AT
4 records

Dimitra

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

GR
4 records

Cobra

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, FR

ES FR
4 records

Cayu

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Dr. Hartmut Spieß

DE
4 records