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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.

Dunnecis

Active

Cistus x hybridus Pourr.

Kieran Dunne

4 records

Campio

Active

Asplenium nidus L.

van Duijnhoven Henk

3 records

Bonnie

Active

Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jacques · Ribbonplant

PLANTENCENTRUM ROUCOOP

3 records

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Man, Jan|Amstelveen, Netherlands

3 records

Cdcery2

Active

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

Charles Carr

3 records

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Grahame Morrison

3 records

Impatiens walleriana x I. auricoma

Sanchez Carlos Mena|Dulce Nombre de Cartago, CR

3 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.

3 records

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Denis-Plants B.V.

4 records

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

Trees Scott C

4 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Ligularia Cass. · Golden Ray

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

V. Kopan c/o Institute of Horticulture Research Centre

6 records

CIVRL333

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

5 records

BBSAL01301

Application submitted

Salvia L. · Sage

Plant 21 LLC

3 records

Allura

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

3 records

Bluedia

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Peter Akerboom

3 records

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Psenner Thomas

3 records

ANTHAQAL

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Jan Van Dijk

3 records

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Balfusglo

Terminated

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Tau-San Chou^^^KRISTEN NICOLE GROSS

3 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

JKL & PL A/S

3 records

Arbola

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Aldo Fossati Agroscope / Dario Fossati Agroscope / Hans Winzeler Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

4 records

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