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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

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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.

Aspen

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

ALCAURA

Active

Escallonia Mutis ex L. f. · Escallonia

Neil Alcock

3 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
4 records

GW8037

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Spirou Spiros

BG UA
6 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n, FR

CZ FR
3 records

P92919

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT IT UA
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

CZ FR
3 records

Primino

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

AT
3 records

Manacor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Semillas Fito

PT UA
4 records

GW1083

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Golden West Seed Bulgaria

BG UA
3 records

GW3378

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Spirou Spiros

BG UA
6 records

DKC5812

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
5 records

Aura

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

CZ PL
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
4 records

Pepeljuga

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
3 records

Taranie

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT
4 records

Starlim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

NL
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
3 records

Rekrut

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

LG31558

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe, F

IT
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Caussade Semences, F

IT
6 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMO a.s

CZ
3 records

Konsur

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

GR
7 records

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