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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.

Silver Star

Terminated

Plectranthus oertendahlii T. C. E. Fr. · Brazilian-coleus

FA. A.Q.L. VAN DER VOORT

NL
2 records

Snoopy

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Holstein Select B.V.

NL
2 records

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Yokoi Masato|Kawaguchi, JP

FR
3 records

Serein

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Sienne

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

De Ruiter Zonen (HR)

FR
2 records

Sd7003

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Santanis

Terminated

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

PL
2 records

SASM 2

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
2 records

Saikó

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Saladar

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Sacromonte

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
2 records

Roxolana

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Tsastro Khuan

UA
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Rosana

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

Jaroslav Tupy Institute of Experimental Botany / Otto Louda Institute of Experimental Botany

SK
2 records

Roeska

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Rights BV / Marax Com B.V.

NL
2 records

Russe

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Ruse 464

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

S. Mitev, P. Stanev, I. Argirov, M. Vachkova

BG
3 records

Roce

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

LANZI TRANQUILLO

IT
3 records

Rumboso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

ES
3 records

Rosende

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Rosana

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

RG9

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

VITIS NAVARRA SAT 718NA

ES
2 records

Resana

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

IRTA/-DIP.ARAGON

ES
3 records

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