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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.

DCARLAGOON

Active

Caryopteris incana (Thunb. ex Houtt.) Miq. · Bluebeard

Lunochkin, S.

4 records

Blackfield

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Ghyselen, Chris

4 records

Balfiepurp

Active

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Codiared

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

GRAHAM NOEL BROWN

4 records

AUSB44A16

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

4 records

Balpevac

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Jianping Ren

4 records

Burlesca

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.

6 records

Adonicus Salmon

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff Kristensen

4 records

Alpine Russet

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

University of Idaho

4 records

Agrolupo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT DE SK
5 records

RGT Maxxatac

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
6 records

LID4409C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR

BG HU SK UA
5 records

Citadel

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT SK UA
5 records

MAS 335I

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT SK UA
4 records

Freeman

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
5 records

Spectral

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT SK UA
6 records

DKC5276

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR HR
4 records

GW9003

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Spirou Spiros

BG GR UA
6 records

GW3808

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Spirou Spiros

BG GR UA
6 records

Ademio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olivier Vimont

BG HU UA
5 records

Super Žitarka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR SI
5 records

Pourovo červené

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

MORAVOSEED

CZ SK
4 records

Gintama

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

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