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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.

Jive

Active

Cordyline Comm. ex Juss. · Palm lily

Peter John Fraser

4 records

Lanutah

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

5 records

Intense

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

4 records

KORpot028

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Lanminnesota

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

4 records

KORpot045

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM ERNST KORDES|TIM-HERMANN PETER KORDES|MARGARITA KORDES

4 records

KLEDG24541

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MAIKE BOXRIKER

4 records

KLECA22835

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

4 records

KLEFU14843

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Klemm Nils / Dohm Andrea

5 records

Juno

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff Kristensen

5 records

Gold Bar

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Smith Michael Vern|Scappoose, OR 97056 / Horn Maurice|Portland, OR 97215 / Christy Scott|Scappoose, OR 97056

4 records

Indian Mint

Active

Satureja Douglasii (Benth.) Briq. · Yerba buena

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

4 records

golden goblin

Active

Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. · Pampas grass

Michael Merz

4 records

Fire Chief

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Heemsprix

Active

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl. · ZZ plant

Kwekerij harold Heemskerk B.V

4 records

Fisrix Pinka

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Hofmann, Birgit Christa

4 records

Grape Soda

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Dottie

Active

Goeppertia roseopicta (Linden) Borchs. & S. Suárez · Rose-painted calathea

Twyford International

4 records

Daseksten

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Nielsen Rune Harboe|Odense N, DK

4 records

Fisblirange

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Utecht Angelika

4 records

Curie

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van des Bos Breeding B.V

4 records

Empress Wu

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Walters Gardens Inc

4 records

Christina

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Robert Adrian Goemans

4 records

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