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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.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad

BG
3 records

Driada 1

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ushkarenko Viktor Oleksandrovych, Orliuk Anatolii Pavlovych, Lazer Petro Nartsysovych, Zhuzha Oleksandr Dmytrovych, Honcharova Kapitolina V'iacheslavivna, Bazalii Halyna Hryhorivna,

UA
5 records

Eriden

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES SEED INC

DE
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
4 records

Diligence

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Streng-Engelen GmbH & Co. KG, DE

FR
4 records

Dolly

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatbau Linz OÖ. Landes-Saatbaugen.reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
3 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
3 records

Duepetfire

Protection expired

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

MARGA DÜMMEN

PL
3 records

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

Bouvardiakwekerij de Jong V.O.F.

NL
3 records

Doblona

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
5 records

Dabrava

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

P. Vekovski

BG
3 records

Dolichi

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
4 records

DKC6590

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

Dall

Active

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

Oregro Seeds

IT
4 records

Deltapine 61

Protection expired

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

DELTA&PINE LAND HOLDING

ES
3 records

Columbia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
5 records

Cosmina

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORVARGA PAUL MIHAIL

RO
3 records

Danlight

Protection expired

Impatiens L. · Balsam

KLARA DEHAN

NL
3 records

CL18

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

ENTE NAZIONALE RISI

IT
4 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

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