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
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
ReinSaat KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Erik Gagnon
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
KWS VEGETABLES B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
IVIA (DPTO. ARROZ)/INIA
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Sativa Rheinau AG (CH)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
KLIMENKO NIKOLAJ NIKOLAEVICh / MAKSIMOV SERGEJ VASIL'EVICh / HOVRIN ALEKSANDR NIKOLAEVICh
Zea mays L. · Maize
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
ReinSaat KG
Zea mays L. · Maize
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
BASF S.A
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Superior d.o.o
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
PUBBLICO DOMINIO
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
BASF S.A
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Paul Degreef
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Valve Jaagus 80%, Maia Raudseping 20%
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Valve Jaagus 80%, Ivi Oja 5%, Leida Kask 5%, Kaljo Kask 5%, Jaan Sarv 5%