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.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
LUIS MULLOR
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
TAKII EUROPE B V
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
P.BREED.INST.WALES
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
DLF-Seeds A/S
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Pickseed USA, Inc. & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Oregro Seeds
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Syngenta Seeds
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Patrice Jeanson
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology LLC (SAD)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
VOGEL JOSEF| Dr. Josef Vogel
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Leena Pietilä^^^Esa Teperi
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
HM.CLAUSE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS, DK
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Royal Sluis BV, NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen