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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.

Dracaena steudneri Schweinf. ex Engl.

Vermeulen Joost,Vermeulen Mathijs

3 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles

3 records

Dicentra Bernh. · Bleeding heart

Shiozaki Akira|Fukagawa, JP

3 records

Ice Charlotte

Terminated

Boronia heterophylla F. Muell. · Red Boronia

Anthony & Karyn Ward, Anthony & Karyn Ward

3 records

GF 677

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

3 records

Hope

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

3 records

Hercules

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

3 records

Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant

Fell, Jr. David N.

3 records

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Mor, Shmuel

3 records

Gasteria Duval · Gasteria

Wander Tuinier B.V.

3 records

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Peter Seldte, Malanseuns Pleasure Plants

3 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Flirt

Active

Bergenia Moench · Elephant ear

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Denver

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl. · ZZ plant

van Duijn Martin

3 records

Duranas2

Active

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. · Pineapple

Skotak, Jr. Chester

4 records

Cenchrus setaceus (Forssk.) Morrone

Strasko Ronald|Leola, PA 17540, US

3 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

3 records

CIVS115

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

4 records

Dieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane

Takuya Hazama

3 records

Conler

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Robert Edward Lee

3 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

3 records

DRATRA01

Active

Tradescantia spathacea Sw. · Boat-lily

Scheffers Ruud

3 records

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