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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.

Salto

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NL
1 record

Omega

Active

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

NL
1 record

KAVADARKA

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HR
1 record

CRITANA

Terminated

Elymus lanceolatus (Scribn. & J. G. Sm.) Gould

HR
1 record

CAZARD

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

HR
1 record

SKOPSKA RANA

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HR
1 record

Amager hoj

Protection expired

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

SI
1 record

P-27

Terminated

Agropyron sibiricum (Willd.) P. Beauv. · Siberian crested wheatgrass

HR
1 record

KRIŽEVAČKI

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

HR
1 record

CUORE DI BUE

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HR
1 record

Ritsa

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
1 record

P8307

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

MEDNA ROSA

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HR
1 record

MARATHON F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage

HR
1 record

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