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.
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
S.A.S. Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
VIRGINIA LEHMAN/LOFT'S
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
Asocijacija ,,Sortsemovošč"
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
VILMORIN, S.A.
Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
FREUDENBERGER| Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)
Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby · Virginia-mallow
BIOTEK SP. ZO.O.
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Domaine Public (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
J. Hoogstarten
Zea mays L. · Maize
Othmar Frei
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE GMBH&CO.KG
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Mommersteeg International BV (NL)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Semences Cargill SA (FR)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Hilleshog AB (SE)
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
DR. LUTKE-ENTRUP / MICHELMANN GUNTER
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Sativa coop (IT)
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Heinrich Busch^^^HAUSKA D.
Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil
Jan Draaistra