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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.

Melrose

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Romagnoli FLLI SpA

IT
5 records

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

CZ
3 records

Melito

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
3 records

Miranda

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

NL
3 records

Mata

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Semillas Certificadas Castells S.L.

ES
5 records

Minora

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
4 records

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

DRIEGHE AZALEA BVBA

BE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Markant

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

DE JONG Y.C.

NL
3 records

Măriuca

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

SIMIONIUC DANUT-PETRU

RO
4 records

Marmilla

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
4 records

Manchar

Active

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

Washington Agricultural Experment Station, Washinton 99164

HR
3 records

Lobster

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Research GmbH&Co KG

DE
5 records

M 27

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
4 records

Syringa vulgaris L. · Common lilac

Kwekerij Alb. Maarse

NL
3 records

Liliana

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORDRAGAN LENUTA

RO
4 records

Lachata

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

COPSA

ES
4 records

Lioba

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ENZA ZADEN

NL
4 records

Logics

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

SK
3 records

Agrostis canina L. · Velvet bent

Lebanon Seaboard Corporation

CZ
3 records

Kriter

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Lambee

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems Netherlands BV

NL
5 records

Lajkonik

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

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

PL
3 records

King of Siam

Protection expired

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

PATTAYA GARDEN

NL
3 records

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