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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Tezier SA (FR)
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
SAATZUCHTWIRTSCHAFT OTTO BREUSTEDT GMBH
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP
Raphanus sativus L. · Radish
ENZA ZADEN
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Gentinetta Eugenio (IT)
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT. INC, PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION,
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
Echinodorus L.C. Rich ex Engelm. · Amazon sword
WINDELOEW| Holger Windeloew c/o Tropica Aquarium Plants A/S
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAY-AGRO SEED CORPORATION
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Andreas Gertz
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
RUBENSAMENZUCHT
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
isi Sementi s.p.a. Frazione (IT)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Zelder BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ZERAIM GEDERA
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Saiagricola spa
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.