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Cultivation

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.

Sprinter

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

AIMA

ES
4 records

Soni

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

FR
4 records

Solo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

CZ
4 records

SR 1020

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

ES
3 records

Sil Vera

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
3 records

Sifnos

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

GR
4 records

Seckin

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Dogu Akdeniz Tarimsal Arastirma Enstetusu (TR)

FR
5 records

Saturn

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
3 records

Séneca

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ADVANTA SEEDS B.V.

ES
3 records

Sandrine

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
4 records

Salsa Red

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Ellen Leue

PL
3 records

Sacha

Protection expired

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Saltillo

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
3 records

Rosita

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

DE
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
5 records

Rudo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
5 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

A.C.M. Smit en Zn. Bloembollenkwekerij

NL
3 records

Rodeo

Terminated

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

Cooperative Agricole Mathieu (FR)

FR
3 records

Rosa

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

R. Todorova, K. Goranova

BG
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Semences Innovation Protection Recherche et Environnement (SIPRE) S.A.R.L. Unipersonnelle

NL
6 records

RG8

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

VITIS NAVARRA SAT 718NA

ES
3 records

Refour

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REVECU BV

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
5 records

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