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Germination capacity

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Germination — Sugar Beet 45 Maize Germination 45 Germination — Perennial Ryegrass 29 Germination Capacity — Soft Wheat 20 Germination — Soybean 14 Sunflower germination 11 Tomato germination capacity 9 Lettuce germination 8 Germination — Kentucky bluegrass 8 Germination — tomato (interspecific hybrids) 8 Potato Germination 8 Germination rate — Tall fescue 7 Germination — Sweet Corn 7 Barley Germination Capacity 6 Cotton Germination 5 Maize germination 5 Germination — Cannabis sativa 5 Germination — Red Fescue 4 Rapeseed germination 4 Alfalfa Germination 4 Chickpea germination 4 Germination — Italian ryegrass 4 Germination Capacity — Red Clover 4 Pea Germination 3

Found in these crops

Tomato 235 Perennial ryegrass 163 Cucumber 155 Maize 135 Bell pepper 77 Lettuce 76 Bread wheat 74 Sugar beet 51 Barley 47 Carrot 47 Common bean 47 Field pumpkin 44

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Keira

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HU
2 records

Kazakh

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

CZ
2 records

Judita

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ
2 records

Lisbeth

Protection expired

Avena nuda L. · Naked oat

FI
2 records

HALFORD

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Grandian

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
4 records

Imagination

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
3 records

Karminova

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

CZ
2 records

Julia

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DK
2 records

Frauke

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Forward

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Emperol

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Edox

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Erfurt

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan (NL)

SI
2 records

Foniro

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

DE
2 records

Di Voghera

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
2 records

Festival

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

FR
2 records

Hercules

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

D'Asti pasqualino

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

IT
2 records

Fijne

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

NL
2 records

Diamond

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Pan American Seed Co. (US)

SI
2 records

Creato

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

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