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.
Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard
STOENESCU| Florin Stoenesu c/o Zeneca Seeds / FALK| Kevin Falk c/o Agriculture Canada
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry
AKIRA SEEDS S.L.
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Oregro Seeds
Anethum graveolens L. · Dill
Jan Draaistra
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
VILMORIN, S.A.
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Domaine Public (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil
PUBBLICO DOMINIO
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
IVIA (DPTO. ARROZ)/INIA
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
CROOKHAM COMPANY
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
VINATORU COSTEL
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
ROLL-TRAW Piotr Prończuk
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Tezier SA (FR)/BIRD Sarl (FR)
Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
Peak Plant Genetics
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Maia Raudseping 20%, Ingrid Bender 80% Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge