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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.

Lolan

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

CZ FR LU
6 records

Lloyd

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY

DE FR IT
7 records

Kodak

Active

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

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR HU NL
6 records

Fredis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Vija Strazdina (50%), Maija Ceraukste (30%), Solveiga Malecka (20%), SPP State Stende Cereals Breeding Institute

EE LT LV
8 records

Everest

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

VINSON PETER

CZ SK UA
6 records

Kerinci

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Vlielander, Ike|De Lier, Netherlands

BE DK NL
5 records

Geraldina

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

BE ES FR
5 records

DKC4897

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

HU UA
8 records

Empero

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SW Seed BV

DE EE SE
7 records

Barleria

Terminated

Koeleria macrantha (Ledeb.) Schult. · June grass

Barenbrug USA

DE NL PL
6 records

Acalou

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RUSTICA PROGRAIN G.

ES FR IT
8 records

Amillis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)

ES FR IT
9 records

Barkos

Active

Begonia L. · Begonia

M. KOPPE B.V

DK NL SE
5 records

Argona

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ZJEDNDCZENIE NASIENNIC

ES IT PL
5 records

Alice

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

BE CZ NL
6 records

Alegro

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)

ES FR PL
6 records

Tratado

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

DE FR
7 records

Staybo

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

BARENBRUG UK LTD

DE FR
5 records

Siriver

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Seed Technology & Marketing Pty Ltd. (S.T.M.)

PT
8 records

Rossini

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SAKA PFLANZENZUCHT GMBH AND CO KG

DE NL
8 records

PR31Y43

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT PT
9 records

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

PETERSEN| Asmus Soeren Petersen in Fa. P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH & Co KG

DE IT
6 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)

HR UA
8 records

P9985

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA
7 records

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