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Cultivation

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

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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.

Chenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa

Abbottagra S.A.R.L.

3 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

3 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Silze GmbH & Co KG

3 records

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Jacobus Robertus de Jong

3 records

SAKPXC039

Application submitted

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Moriya Kawashima

3 records

Celosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb

Noodelijk Robert

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

Sissi

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris BV

3 records

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Verduin Harry G. J.|Heemskerk, NL

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Redcino

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

OSCAR HASEGAWA

3 records

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

van de Meer Hans|Roelofarendsveen, NL

3 records

Codiaeum variegatum (L.) A. Juss. · Croton

Zaias Fast Magaly|Coral Springs, FL 33071, US

3 records

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Mrs. Kalaya Kupkanchanakul

3 records

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Verduin Harry G. J.|Heemskerk, NL

3 records

Peperomia Ruiz et Pav. · Peperomia

Smit Obed Jacob

3 records

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Yoshihiro Kanazawa

4 records

Paolina

Active

Cereus hildmannianus K. Schum. subsp. uruguayanus (R. Kiesling) N. P. Taylor · Peruvian-apple

Silvano Di Primio

4 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

3 records

Paceyes

Active

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Olbricht Klaus|Dresden, DE

3 records

Ovaljaws

Active

Aloe melanacantha A. Berger

Ovata B.V.

3 records

Echeveria pulidonis E. Walther · Echeveria pulidonis

Ovata B.V.

3 records

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