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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.

Dieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane

Theodorus H. A. Scheffers

NL
5 records

Tiziana

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR

IT
6 records

Tar Heel

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
7 records

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

Pothos Plant B.V.

NL
5 records

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.

NL
5 records

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

JOHN M.F.DE JOHN

NL
5 records

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

SI
5 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

NL
5 records

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
7 records

Ranchero

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Radix Research

IT
7 records

Oslava

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

AGROGEN, spol. s r.o. (CZ)

CZ
6 records

Morgan

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Intense

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

IT
5 records

Jubilee

Active

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

BEJO ZADEN B.V, NL

NL
6 records

Horizon

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Higgins Agriculture Ltd

DE
8 records

Hardtop

Active

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

IT
6 records

Gladiator

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Unisigma (FR)/Limagrain Europe (FR)

FR
9 records

Albuca spirilis L. f.

Zuidgeest Honselersdijk V.O.F.

NL
6 records

Genesis

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

NSW DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

IT
8 records

Echelon

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

DLF Pickseed USA

CZ
5 records

Defender

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE
6 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Semillas Biscayart S.A.

IT
9 records

Candia

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (CSIRO) PLANT INDUSTRY

GR
7 records

Buffalo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc Crops Research Centre

IE
7 records

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