Variety traits
Germination capacity is an indicator of seed sowing quality that determines their ability to produce normal seedlings within a specified period. It serves as the basis for calculating the seeding rate and planning plant stand density in the field.
Mentioned in descriptions 2 969 varieties reference book.
Germination capacity reflects the ability of seeds to germinate under optimal laboratory conditions and is expressed as a percentage of normally germinated seeds relative to the total number of seeds sown in a sample. In agronomic practice, field germination, which is always 5–25% lower than laboratory results due to environmental factors, and germination energy, which characterizes the uniformity of seedling emergence, are also distinguished.
The value of germination capacity depends on storage conditions of the seed material, adherence to temperature and humidity levels, and the biological age of the seeds. Field performance additionally depends on sowing depth, soil composition, and the presence of pests and diseases during the germination period, which requires consideration when planning crops.
Assessment of germination capacity is conducted according to approved state protocols by germinating seed samples under controlled conditions in incubators. The obtained data are mandatory for calculating the seeding rate: low values require an increase in the number of seeds per hectare to prevent thinning of crops and to ensure target yields.
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.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rene Khenkuet
Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch
Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rocalba S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hilleshog NK SA (FR)/Research Institute for Cereals and Industrial Crops-Fundulea (RO)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
JACKLIN SEED
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Pau Eularis
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
BEJO ZADEN B.V.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SEMICAN INC
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Zanandrea Lino (IT)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Paul Degreef
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
OOO 'AGROFIRMA PARTNER'
Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass
Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
ZELSEED SPOL
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
GAVRISh SERGEJ FEDOROVICh / TSIUNEL' ANATOLIJ MEChISLAVOVICh / TSIUNEL' MIHAIL MEChISLAVOVICh / BARANOV ALEKSEJ VLADIMIROVICh / GAVRISh DMITRIJ SERGEEVICh
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF Seeds A/S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Semences Prograin Inc