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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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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.

Gregory

Active

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

North Carolina Agricultural Research Service

CY
3 records

Giono

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

STRUBE UK LTD

FR
3 records

Granota

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
4 records

Goliat

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
3 records

Galante

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cseuz Laszlo / Kovacs Istvanne / Beke Bela / Fonad Peter / Matuz Janos / Csoesz Laszlone dr. / Papp Maria / Berki Laszlo / Bona Lajos / Mesterhazy Akos

HU
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
6 records

Flaming Coquette

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
3 records

Geronimo

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Rustica Prograin Genetique

FR
5 records

Fisnics White

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

PL
3 records

Filipa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
5 records

Frivol

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR
4 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES
3 records

Florina

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
4 records

Flamingo

Active

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

NL
3 records

Fine Pro

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Semillas Fitó S.A.

PL
3 records

Firebird

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Nunhems Germany GmbH

DE
4 records

Estrella

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Eleanor

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Parigo Horticultural Co. Ltd.

NL
3 records

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Karsten Rannacher

DE
3 records

Falbala

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Fanicris

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Semillas Certificadas Castells S.L.

ES
5 records

Famosa

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

GR
4 records

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