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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.

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kmetijski Inštitut Slovenije (Agricultural Institute of Slovenia)

SI
4 records

Kessem

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Zuta Z.

ES
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
5 records

Kond

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H

HU
4 records

Jet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ISI Sementi, I

NL
3 records

Jana

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

CREA - CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LA ZOOTECNIA ED ACQUACOLTURA (CREA-ZA)

IT
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

GR
4 records

Janka

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Simonne dr. Kiss Ibolya / Pauk Janos

HU
4 records

Kamis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Imari

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Kalliopi

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
3 records

Jumbo

Active

Lysimachia fortunei Maxim.

Alexius Joannes Joseph van der Zwet

NL
3 records

Ileana

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORDRAGAN LENUTA

RO
4 records

Jalila

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Magnum Seeds, USA

FR
3 records

Hunor

Active

Ginkgo biloba L. · Ginkgo

Elemér Barabits

PL
3 records

Inbar

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Ephrat, Y.

IT
4 records

Harriet

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMO a.s

CZ
3 records

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

JOHN M.F.DE JOHN

NL
3 records

GW9023

Terminated

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

GLOBAL AGRO INC.

IT
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Coöperatie Avebe U.A.

NL
3 records

GK Forrás

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Mesterhazy Akos / Csoesz Laszlone / Beke Bela / Matuz Janos / Kertesz Zoltan / Papp Maria / Cseuz Laszlo / Fonad Peter / Maroti Jozsefne / Boka Laszlone

HU
3 records

H2F4

Active

Paulownia Sieb. et Zucc. · Empress tree

WEGROW GERMANY GMBH

UA
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Pauk Janos / Cseuz Laszlo / Lantos Csaba / Papp Maria / Beke Bela / Ovari Judit / Pugris Tamas

HU
4 records

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