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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, Missouri US
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Dastin Batt
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
University of Indiana (US)
Zea mays L. · Maize
BC INSTITUT D.D. ZAGREB
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
MORAVOSEED
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ballardini Massimiliano
Bromus marginatus Nees ex Steud.
Dipl.-Ing. Jiri Bumerl c/o TAGRO Cerveny Dvur, s.r.o. / Dipl.-Ing. Slavomir Beran c/o TAGRO Cerveny Dvur, s.r.o. / Dipl.-Ing. Jan Smrz c/o TAGRO Cerveny Dvur, s.r.o. / Vera Jouzova c/o TAGRO Cerveny Dvur, s.r.o.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Apium graveolens L. · Celery
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
CEBECO ZADEN B.V.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
SVALOF AB
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Kerteszeti Kutato intezet Budateleny (HU)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube Research GmbH&Co KG
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Petr Klapste
Allium cepa L. · Onion
HAZERA SEEDS B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Franchi Sementi (IT)