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.
Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson
National Seed Development Organisation Ltd / East Malling Research Station
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Grüber, Garry
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Domaine Public (FR)
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
MICHALIK ANDREA
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INCONNU (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Boerlage, P.
Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum
SOERENSEN CARL| Carl Aksel Kragh Soerensen c/o Gartneriet Petersminde
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Pau Semences SA (FR)
Impatiens L. · Balsam
NORBERT BULL
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
TUDOR MIHAI
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ABI Alfalfa Jim Moutray (US)
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o