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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.

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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.

Bolton

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

4 records

SPARKLE

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

DK
3 records

Soccer

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sichniak Vira IUkhymivna, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

UA
3 records

Rusyn

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hoiman Serhii Volodymyrovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

UA
3 records

Reseda

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, FR

FR
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

FR
3 records

Compass

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Jason Eglinton, Stewart Coventry, Amanda Box, Univrsity of Adelaide

HU
2 records

CIB 333

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
3 records

Arba

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Maria Pilar Gracia Gimeno^^^José M. Lasa Dolhagaray^^^Ana Maria Casas Cendoya^^^Ernesto Igartua Arregui^^^José Luis Molina Cano^^^Llanos Simón Martínez^^^Prudencio López Fuster^^^María Nieves Aparicio Gutiérrez^^^Francisco Jesús Ciudad Bautista^^^Juan Esc

ES
3 records

Anapurna

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

GAE Recherche SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Viivi

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
4 records

KH Agria

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HU
3 records

Etu

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SE
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Fernand Lepleuple (FR)

FR
1 record

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lysenko Anna Anatoliivna, Demydov Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Polishcuk Tetiana Petrivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych, Bobyr Ol`ha Vitaliivna, Polishcuk Tetiana Petrivna, Vasylenko Nadiia Vasylivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Demydov Oleksandr Anatoliiovych,

UA
2 records

KWS Capella

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS UK LIMITED (GB)

FR
1 record

Caspari

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIMAGRAIN GmbH (LG Europe-Research)

DE
1 record

Caribou

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, FR

FR
1 record