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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.

Rug Vif De Tamp

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Francois Lallouet

UA
4 records

Royal Gift

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Groot-Vriend B.V.

NL
1 record

Rote Laaer

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Bauernsaat p.A. Johann Peitl

AT
1 record

RTH74

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RICE TEC INC.

IT
1 record

Sachsenstern

Protection expired

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Reiner Thomas

DE
1 record

ROYAL

Terminated

Campanula L. · Bellflower

GARTNERIET TVILLINGEGAARDEN A/S

DK
1 record

RX 70

Withdrawn

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

ASGROW ITALIA SPA

ES
1 record

Riesen Schael

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SPERLING| Carl Sperling & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG)

DE
1 record

Rote Mamba

Terminated

Echinodorus L.C. Rich ex Engelm. · Amazon sword

Julius Hoechstetter

DE
1 record

Rosé de Pâques

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Rosava

Terminated

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

Tyshkovs`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych

UA
2 records

Resa

Terminated

Rubus L. · Blackberry

Renate Sauer und Herrn Heinz Sauer

DE
1 record

Roko

Terminated

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Red Sun

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Hans-Peter Holz

DE
1 record

Robust 4

Active

Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud.

Kanyo Arpad / Kanyo Ildiko

HU
2 records

Red Purissima

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

M.J.M. van Rijn Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Rednoir 01

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Rapid red 2

Active

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
1 record

Respectable

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Future Rights B.V

NL
1 record

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