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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.

Jubilee

Withdrawn

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
1 record

Marmorossa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
1 record

Medeia

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

UA
1 record

Mariëlle

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
2 records

Lichtenvoorde

Protection expired

Salix alba L. · White willow

NL
1 record

Jauberte

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

FR
1 record

Jenneke

Protection expired

Carex brunnea Thunb.

NL
1 record

Janosnapi

Withdrawn

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

CZ
1 record

Maui Splash

Terminated

Miltoniopsis God.-Leb. · Pansy orchid

NL
1 record

Mambo

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

Leander

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

HU
1 record

ISTRA F1

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier S.A., Bretigny (FR)

HR
1 record

Martine

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

NL
1 record

Maiko

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Incarnita

Withdrawn

Hibiscus L. · Hibiscus

NL
1 record

Imperialis

Protection expired

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

SK
1 record

Maja

Terminated

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

SK
1 record

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