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Irrigation

Irrigation is a tool for managing soil water, nutrient, and thermal regimes, allowing to offset precipitation deficits and increase crop yields. Varieties for these conditions must possess high yield potential and the ability to effectively utilize intensive agronomic practices.

Mentioned in descriptions 9 637 varieties reference book.

Irrigation in agriculture consists of a complex of measures for managing soil water, nutrient, and thermal regimes to ensure stable yields regardless of weather conditions. This method allows for increasing crop productivity several-fold compared to dryland farming and regulating end-product quality indicators, such as protein or oil content.

The choice of a variety for irrigated conditions depends on its ability to respond intensively to high levels of mineral nutrition and moisture availability. Such plants are bred with consideration for high resource supply; however, their productivity directly depends on the quality of agronomic practices and the efficiency of nutrient uptake from increased fertilizer doses, often applied via fertigation systems.

Evaluation of varieties for irrigation is based on their responsiveness to intensive management, suitability for mechanized harvesting, and adaptability to potential water stress. A crucial factor is multi-disease resistance, as increased humidity in the air and soil in irrigated fields creates a favorable microclimate for the development of various pathogens.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Marinda

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

MARISOL

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

ES
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DK
2 records

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HU
2 records

Pallagi lapos

Protection expired

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

HU
2 records

Longa

Active

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

SK
2 records

Oltenia

Active

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

RO
2 records

Minodora

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RO
3 records

Medimo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

CZ
2 records

Negrito

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES
2 records

Meika

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Nagyszénási

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HU
2 records

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

IT
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

Kobold

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE
2 records

MONCAYO

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

ES
4 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Lorelay

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

IT
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

RO
2 records

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