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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

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.

Obelix

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

D'EUGENIO SEMENTI

IT
2 records

Nova zvezda

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

D. Boyadzhieva, A. Dimov, P. Stankova, M. Mangova, H. Filipova, P. Petkova, P. Stoycheva

BG
2 records

Orazio

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
3 records

Nk 125

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

NORTHRUP KING Co (US)

FR
2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Niki

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HAO-DEMETER Cotton and Industrial Crops Institute

GR
2 records

Niçaise

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Nautilus

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)

FR
2 records

Nostymi

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Seeds Division, CH

HR
2 records

Najah

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
2 records

Mozia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Nixon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Oregon State University

DK
2 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

ES
3 records

Monetta

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

Minimus

Active

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
2 records

Misti

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Andes Anthurium

NL
2 records

Muraille

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Mosalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

NL
4 records

Miłek

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

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