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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.

Captain Beluga

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Deep Purple

Active

Fargesia Franch.

Bamboo Giant Nederland B.V.

1 record

ERFZ0002

Terminated

Erysimum linifolium (Pers.) J. Gay · Wallflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

DUEMAGPIN

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Tobias Dümmen

1 record

Dark Diamond

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

Calypso

Application submitted

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Charles Barnhoorn

2 records

Elmaria

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

1 record

DAPERE

Terminated

Peperomia caperata Yunck. · Emerald ripple peperomia

Daniel Cornelis

1 record

Captain Fargo

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Crystal Dawn

Terminated

Streptocarpus Lindl. · Cape Primrose

Lynne Dibley, Cynthia Dibley, Gareth Dibley, Rex Dibley

1 record

Duepetal

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

MARGA DÜMMEN

1 record

Don Palido

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

DMR Veredeling B.V.

1 record

Don Keefe

Terminated

Primula L. · Primrose

BOB BROWN, EDMUND BROWN

1 record

DUEMAGOR

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Tobias Dümmen

1 record

Cophanto

Active

Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott · Taro

Brian's Botanicals

1 record

Bubble Gum

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

David Lemon

1 record

Color Dream

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Kwekerij en Tuincentrum Van den Top

1 record

Connie

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

1 record

Cobra

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Future Tulip B.V.

1 record

CIFZ0019

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Mark A. Smith

2 records

Bozvaz012

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

Black Crusader

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zantedeschiagroep Trendflor V.O.F.

1 record

City Line Bordeaux

Terminated

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

Kwekerij Mariënoord B.V.

1 record

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