Cultivation
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.
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.
Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac
Progreta Sharpes Int. (GB)
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Moll
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Zea mays L. · Maize
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Begonia L. · Begonia
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Raphanus sativus L. · Radish
ROYAL SLUIS
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia
Fittonia Coem. · Fittonia
Fittonia Coem. · Fittonia
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
Rosa L. · Rose
Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Zea mays L. · Maize
Zea mays L. · Maize
Zea +
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Draps-Dom
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Schadendorff H.