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Maize germination

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

A quality indicator for maize seeds defined as the percentage of normally germinated seeds under laboratory conditions by the 7th day at a temperature of 25–28 °C.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

Laboratory germination of maize is determined by germinating 200–400 seeds in an incubator on substrates such as moist sand, agroperlite, or filter paper at a humidity of 65–70%. Germination energy, which characterizes the uniformity of emergence, is recorded on the 4th day, while final germination is recorded on the 7th day.

Seed lots with a germination rate of 90% or higher are considered high-quality; for early sowing dates, values of 95–96% are optimal. Rates below established standards require an adjustment of the seeding rate to ensure the target plant stand density, as field germination of maize is always lower than laboratory germination due to the influence of environmental conditions.

Uniformity of germination is critical for maize yield potential, as plants that lag in development by 4 or more days are unable to compete effectively for light and nutrients. Uniform emergence also ensures simultaneous pollination, which guarantees ear uniformity and facilitates mechanized harvesting.

General information about the subject — on the page Germination capacity.

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Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

LG31265

Active

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

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

BE CZ FR NL PL
6 records

P1114

Active

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

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

ES FR HR
4 records

PR38R92

Protection expired

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

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

CZ HR PL
4 records

Arobase

Protection expired

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

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

CZ FR PL
4 records

Furio

Active

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

CZ ES HR
4 records

RGT Deixxel

Active

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

RAGT 2n

CZ PL
3 records

Aktoro

Active

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

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

CZ PL
3 records

P9398

Active

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

CZ PL
3 records

Ambient

Active

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

Nordic Maize Breeding Vof

CZ NL
3 records

Os 2983

Protection expired

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

P1524Y

Active

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

Os 499

Protection expired

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Ixabel YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

Os 378

Active

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

P8580

Active

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

P9528

Terminated

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

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

HR
2 records

Luana PR 3377

Terminated

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

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

ES
2 records

P9731

Active

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

CZ
2 records

ZPTC 196

Withdrawn

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

Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje

PL
1 record

TREBBIA BT

Withdrawn

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

ASGROW SEED CO

ES
1 record

Sundance

Withdrawn

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

DOW AgroSciences

NL
2 records

KW5G321

Terminated

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

1 record

KWS Polento

Active

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

1 record

P8307

Active

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

1 record