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Germination capacity

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Germination — Sugar Beet 45 Maize Germination 45 Germination — Perennial Ryegrass 29 Germination Capacity — Soft Wheat 20 Germination — Soybean 14 Sunflower germination 11 Tomato germination capacity 9 Lettuce germination 8 Germination — Kentucky bluegrass 8 Germination — tomato (interspecific hybrids) 8 Potato Germination 8 Germination rate — Tall fescue 7 Germination — Sweet Corn 7 Barley Germination Capacity 6 Cotton Germination 5 Maize germination 5 Germination — Cannabis sativa 5 Germination — Red Fescue 4 Rapeseed germination 4 Alfalfa Germination 4 Chickpea germination 4 Germination — Italian ryegrass 4 Germination Capacity — Red Clover 4 Pea Germination 3

Found in these crops

Tomato 235 Perennial ryegrass 163 Cucumber 155 Maize 135 Bell pepper 77 Lettuce 76 Bread wheat 74 Sugar beet 51 Barley 47 Carrot 47 Common bean 47 Field pumpkin 44

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.

Adrenalin.

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
7 records

DKC 3014

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

DE EE UA
7 records

MAS 38 D

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

HU UA
6 records

Mulan

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saaten-Union

BE EE HR HU LT PL +2
24 records

Barke

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG

AT DE DK EE FI HR +5
31 records

KWS Fantex

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SCHINKEL BURKHARD

CZ DE DK EE FI FR +4
26 records

Geronimo

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

CZ DE EE FI FR HR +4
23 records

Nerina

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SVS HOLLAND| SVS Holland B.V. (Struct. Venn.)

CZ DE FR HU NL PL +2
14 records

Barclay

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV, 6501 BH Nijmegen

CZ DE DK EE FR NL +2
18 records

LG Belcanto

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

CZ DE EE FR LT NL +3
19 records

Overture

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research SNC (FR)

CZ DE FR LT SK UA
24 records

Cocktail

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

CZ DE DK EE FI FR +3
19 records

KWS Serafino

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

DE DK EE FI LU PL
16 records

Laguna

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Nunhems, NL

HR NL PL SK UA
14 records

Prana

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Zelder BV (NL)

AT FR PL UA
16 records

Barrage

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

CZ DE EE HR HU NL +2
18 records

Coyote

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE| SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A. Industriepark

BE CZ DE ES HR IT +2
11 records

Sultan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.

BG CZ ES FR HR NL +2
14 records

LG Tosca

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

CZ DE FR NL PL SK +1
15 records

Gator

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

INTERNATIONAL SEEDS INC

CZ DE EE FR HU PL +1
18 records

Barcredo

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG RESEARCH WOLFHEZE

CZ DE FR LT NL PL +1
15 records

Spartan

Active

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

Pickseed West Inc. (USA)

CZ FR HR PL SI UA
13 records

Temprano

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

WOLTERS LUKAS / STELLING DIETER

DE DK IE UA
17 records

Nandrin

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

BG CZ HR HU LT NL +3
10 records

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