Cultivation
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.
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.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Vitis L. · Grapevine
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Patrice Jeanson
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden BV (NL)
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI