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.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Secobra, F
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kees Konst
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Dastin Batt
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Tiziano Disaro
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS Saat AG, DE
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
GRANITAL SRL
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Matthijs Groot
Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
Green Genetics BV (NL)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunhems Netherlands B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Paul Degreef
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Valley Seeds Pty Ltd
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Valley Seeds Pty Ltd
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF SEEDS A/S
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Pickseed Canada Inc., Ontario, K9V 4S3
Poa annua L. · Annual bluegrass
DLF SEEDS A/S