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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

Maize irrigation 148 Tomato Irrigation 99 Pepper Irrigation 58 Potato Irrigation 57 Irrigation of Hydrangea macrophylla 57 Lettuce irrigation 44 Maize irrigation 37 Chrysanthemum irrigation 36 Irrigation of Zantedeschia 35 Alfalfa irrigation 35 Irrigation — Common Wheat 34 Irrigation — Soybean 33 Irrigation — New Guinea Impatiens 30 Irrigation — Strawberry 30 Bean Irrigation 29 Heuchera Irrigation 27 Melon irrigation 27 Hippeastrum Irrigation 26 Phalaenopsis irrigation 25 Sunflower irrigation 24 Gerbera Irrigation 24 Cucumber Irrigation 24 Irrigation — Cauliflower 24 Apple Irrigation 22

Found in these crops

Maize 244 Tulip 212 Tomato 141 Bread wheat 125 Potato 102 Maize 81 Bell pepper 76 Bigleaf hydrangea 62 Alfalfa 59 Lettuce 58 Grapevine 58 Rice 56

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.

Lucile

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Istrița Mogoș

Active

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

RO
2 records

Kompolti

Protection expired

Coronilla varia L. · Crown Vetch

HU
2 records

Mantovano

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

IT
2 records

Mammouth

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

IT
2 records

Kirke

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Kilián

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Herzbergs Triumph

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
3 records

Lucques

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

FR
2 records

Macun

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

DE
2 records

M 8

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Karát

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Le Curé

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

NL
2 records

Jupiter

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Guardi

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

IT
2 records

Lincoln

Active

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

EE
3 records

Jitka

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Kvintara

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

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