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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

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.

Astrantia L. · Masterwort

van Noort Marco|Warmond 2361 HG, NL

3 records

Nir

Protection expired

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Sandler-Ziv Dorit

3 records

Okidoki

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

Merlot

Terminated

Phormium J.R. et G. Forst. · New Zealand flax

Lyndale Nurseries Ltd.

3 records

Lysimachia congestiflora Hemsl.

The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

3 records

Orion

Active

Echeveria lilacina Kimnach & R. C. Moran x Echeveria pulidonis E. Walther

Ubink Gert

3 records

Ofarim

Active

Lepidium ruderale L. · peppergrass

Mappa, Haya

3 records

Lydia

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Pligt Professionel B.V.

3 records

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

3 records

Maxine

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen

3 records

LHBYF

Active

Lomandra hystrix (R. Br.) L. R. Fraser & Vickery

Todd Layt, Ozbreed Pty Ltd

3 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

3 records

Mirjam

Active

Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar

Visser Jeroen|8408 HD Lippenhuizen, NZ / Visser Eduard|8408 HD Lippenhuizen, NZ

3 records

Lobtrawi

Application submitted

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

3 records

Meikerdobler

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Allain Antoinne M.

3 records

Mercedes

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Pukekaroro Exotics

3 records

Laluna

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff

3 records

Jamesbrittenia grandiflora (Galpin) Hilliard

Wilde Katinka

3 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

3 records

Malaika

Active

Dracaena Vand. ex L. · Dracaena

Ruud A.M. Scheffers

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

Jubilee

Active

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

DR FRANK B. BROWN

3 records

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