noun
- the quality or capacity of being able to germinate; the likelihood that a seed will sprout and grow
Usage: commonly used in agriculture, botany, and seed science
Examples
- The germinability of the seeds was tested before planting the crop.
- High germinability rates ensure successful crop yields.
- Farmers check the germinability of stored seeds to determine their quality.
- Poor storage conditions can reduce the germinability of vegetable seeds.
- The laboratory measured germinability by counting how many seeds sprouted within a week.
- Seed companies guarantee high germinability for their premium products.