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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.

Mikkie

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Gebr. v.d. Knaap W.

NL
5 records

Melania

Active

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

MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
4 records

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
5 records

Marina

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija

SI
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
5 records

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ
4 records

Maricopa

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

PLANT GENETICS

ES
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

CZ
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

ES
5 records

Kormoran

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
8 records

Kartetra

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

GUERRESI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
4 records

Horus

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
5 records

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

INSTITUTO HISPANICO DEL ARROZ, S.A. (HISPARROZ)

ES
5 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Plant Research Ltd.

FR
4 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Criadero El Cencerro S.A.

PT
6 records

Galera

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

NICKERSON SUR, S.A.

ES
5 records

Gageron

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Cirad-Ca (FR)/Centre Francais du Riz (FR)

FR
6 records

Eurosis

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
6 records

Dorato

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT
5 records

Depaoli

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

The Regents of the University of California

ES
5 records

Craft

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

DE
7 records

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Creso

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

IT
5 records

Cezara

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODOR

RO
5 records

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