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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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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.

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
6 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.

PL
5 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.

PL
5 records

Tiramisu

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

5 records

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Pecota Kenneth|Raleigh, NC / Yencho G. Craig|Washington, NC / Pierce Cynthia|Clayton, NC

5 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyazaki, Kiyoshi, Shiga

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Takeshi Kanaya

5 records

Caryopteris x clandonensis A. Simmonds ex anon. · Clandon bluebeard

West End Nurseries

5 records

Teshunte

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Tas Marius

5 records

Soledo

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

5 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

6 records

Dianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William

Jyoji Furuta

5 records

Cordyline banksii Hook. f. · Cordyline

Zhejiang Academy of Agriculture Sciences

5 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

5 records

Phedimus takesimensis (Nakai) ’t Hart

Roma Norberto Miguel

6 records

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Olbricht Klaus|Dresden, DE

5 records

Lobetis

Active

Lobelia L. · Cardinal Flower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Katapifa

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

7 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

5 records

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Walters John D.

5 records

Inupyel

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

5 records

Hoogi023

Active

Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar

Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad

7 records

Inneuphe

Active

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Innovaplant Zierpflanzen GmbH & Co KG

5 records

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