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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.

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

PALAVERSICH Y CIA, S.A.

ES
5 records

Carona

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEMILLAS BISCAYART S.A.

IT
5 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Gianpaolo Grassi

IT
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Capstone Seeds South Africa (Pty) Ltd

PT
5 records

Captain Volante

Application submitted

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Tim Kapiteyn

NL
4 records

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Ledeboer Seed LLC

IT
5 records

Berdun

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

NICKERSON S.A.

ES
5 records

Banksy

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

FR
5 records

Battalion

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

BE
7 records

Atomo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson Int Research SNC

ES
5 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Nickerson APB (US)

FR
7 records

Amarello

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

DE
4 records

Amelia

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Semillas El Solc S.L.

ES
4 records

Ambello

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Alix

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Semillas El Solc

ES
4 records

Weslowei

Protection expired

Lobelia L. · Cardinal Flower

Westhoff Interpel, Spezialkulturen-Zuchtneuheiten

4 records

Zipper

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

6 records

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

DR FRANK B. BROWN

4 records

Twister

Active

Aeschynanthus Jack · Lipstick plant

Schouten Albert|Sleeuwijk, NL

4 records

Dracaena Vand. ex L. · Dracaena

Ruud Scheffers

4 records

Switch

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

4 records

Hibiscus L. · Hibiscus

Walters Gardens Inc

4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations AG

5 records

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

Willemsen Peter Jan

4 records

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