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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.

Popeye

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

D'Eugenio Sementi S.r.l (IT)

BG IT
6 records

P1758

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation

BG IT
6 records

P64ll62

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES UA
7 records

Pixie

Protection expired

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SIMPLOT TURF AND HORTICULTURE

ES HR
5 records

Mv Suba

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HUN-REN Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont

HR HU
7 records

Monique

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Dr. R.J.Mansholt's Veredelingsbedrijf

FR NL
8 records

Lider

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

STONEVILLE PED. SEED CO.

ES GR
7 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

DK FR
8 records

Magister

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Stefaan Horemans

HU UA
6 records

Indaco

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Notai

IT PT
9 records

Herminio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Agro S.A.

ES NL
5 records

Garrot

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

CZ FR
5 records

Fisbella

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MAZEREEUW Jaap, NL

NL UA
5 records

Flecha

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

LA DEFENSA

FR IT
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Yves BIOULAC

IT UA
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Teresa Huskowska

FI UA
6 records

Cerflor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SIGCO SUN PRODUCTS

ES FR
8 records

Celsia

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Innoseeds BV, NL-4420 AA Kapelle

EE NL
5 records

Blini

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

ES FR
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

FR NL
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
6 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

ES
7 records

Sambucus nigra L. · Elderberry

Jan de Boer

5 records

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