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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.

Oasis

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

PYNE GOULD GUINNES LTD.

FR
5 records

Ourania

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Agricultural Research Institute

CY
4 records

Ohau

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Grasslands Innovation Ltd

IT
3 records

P1441

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
5 records

Nemesis

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Eurodur S.A.

FR
5 records

Ninja

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Ampac Seed Company

IT
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Primož Titan

SI
3 records

Nenufar

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Mziraa

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Naruto

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Nairobi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
4 records

Nanook

Active

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NORIKA Nordring-Kartoffelzucht-und Vermehrungs-GmbH Gross Luesewitz

DE
4 records

MV Kokárda

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Ottó Veisz^^^Gyula Vida^^^Klára Mészáros^^^Mariann Rákszegi^^^Ildikó Karsai

HU
5 records

Nicoleta

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

DRAGHICIOIU AURELIA

RO
4 records

Monsaraz

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

PT
3 records

Nanthya

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Novartis Seeds B.V., NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen

IT
3 records

Mor

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Vardi Aliza

ES
3 records

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Pennington Seeds Inc

IT
3 records

Monika

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
4 records

Navas DS

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro Vokės filialas

LT
3 records

Metsovo

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
4 records

Merlyn

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

DE
3 records

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