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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 Grapevine 58 Lettuce 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.

Kósa

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Kama

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

CZ
4 records

Goldparmäne

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
6 records

FILIPPO CEO

Active

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

ES
2 records

Kaiman

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Jubileum

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Fantazia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

GENOVESA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Jatsi

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

FI
5 records

Eleonora

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Elektra

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

SE
2 records

Hadházi lapos

Active

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

HU
2 records

H 708

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

BG
2 records

Fuku Komachi

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Dessert R68

Active

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

HU
2 records

Everest

Terminated

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

IT
2 records

Golden Cloud

Application submitted

Betula L. · Birch

Fa LOUIS VENHORST and ZN

NL
2 records

GK Olivia

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Gonzales

Protection expired

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

DE
2 records

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