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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.

Schadendorffs Perle

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Schadendorff H.

FR
1 record

Saxa Nova

Application submitted

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

UA
1 record

Stefanie

Withdrawn

Nerine bowdenii W. Watson · Corn lily

NL
1 record

Rozove oblako

Application submitted

Elsholtzia stauntonii Benth. · Mintbush

UA
1 record

Sophie

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Span

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

SE
1 record

Souvenir de Mme E. Chautard

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.

FR
1 record

Solo

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

RONDE RODE BROEI

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR
1 record

Prinzess Beatrix

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Draps-Dom

FR
1 record

Prinses Beatrix

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Draps-Dom

FR
1 record

Ruhm von Braunschweig

Protection expired

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Saatzucht Quedlinburg-DE

SI
1 record

Silvia

Protection expired

Goeppertia roseopicta (Linden) Borchs. & S. Suárez · Rose-painted calathea

NL
1 record

Prilep 23

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

BG
1 record

Skeleton

Active

Fittonia Coem. · Fittonia

NL
1 record

Renate

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record

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