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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

Found in these crops

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.

DKC6092

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
4 records

DKC5709

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
5 records

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

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

CZ PL
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

ASGROW SEED CO

ES
4 records

Clara

Active

Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn

Claudia Adriana Vulpe

RO UA
4 records

Carrera

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS ZADEN

ES NL
3 records

Beketrio

Terminated

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

VEB, Saat-und Pflanzgut Ex-und Import

NL PL
3 records

Cayenne

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Research GmbH&Co KG

NL
4 records

Bi Time

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cleangro Ltd

DK NL
3 records

Armado

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR NL
3 records

Bursztyn

Active

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

CZ PL
5 records

Biomass 133

Protection expired

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Sud Cereales SCA

HU IT
4 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Centro di Ricerca Zootecnia e Acuqacoltura (IT)

FR
3 records

Asta

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

DK FR
4 records

Accord

Active

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

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR UA
3 records

8H570CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Steve Thompson

IT UA
5 records

Arcole

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe, FR

ES FR
6 records

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR SK
3 records

Ariflor

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

ES FR
3 records

Baraca

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SYNGENTA SEEDS, A.B.

ES FR
3 records

Ares

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT HR
5 records

Acapella

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VOGEL JOSEF| Dr. Josef Vogel

DE LT
5 records

Ankora

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Sempol spol. s.r.o. Trnava

SK UA
4 records

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