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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.

Rucereus

Active

Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv. · Foxtail millet

CZ
2 records

Popuhaichyk F1

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
1 record

SG 123

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
1 record

Plain Leaved

Protection expired

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

SI
1 record

Pinto

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

IT
1 record

Pencil pod

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
1 record

Pavla

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
1 record

Roznovska

Terminated

Poa nemoralis L. · Wood bluegrass

SK
1 record

Rozalka

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

PL
1 record

Pakmor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Roseum

Protection expired

Rhodanthe chlorocephala (Turcz.) Paul G. Wilson subsp. rosea (Hook.) Paul G. Wilson

SK
1 record

Polifemo

Application submitted

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
1 record

Ritchie

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Polaris

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Rapid

Application submitted

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

CZ
1 record

Napfény

Active

Verbascum phlomoides L.

HU
1 record

Mіla

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

UA
1 record

MY-BO-2

Terminated

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

SK
1 record

Raffaello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

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