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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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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.

Iro

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
2 records

Heinz1162

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Karsten Ellenberg

DE
3 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

ES
3 records

Hrabia

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Green Pineapple

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Hidra

Terminated

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

SEMENCES CARGILL

ES
2 records

GTB Helis

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

D. Genchev, I. Kiryakov

BG
2 records

Hersi

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

GREENCO SA

GR
2 records

Halifax

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Advanta Seed International

IT
2 records

Picea glauca (Moench) Voss · White spruce

Aleksander Walaszczyk

PL
2 records

Gobik

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

PL
3 records

GLX Aced

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

CZ
2 records

Germi 159

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding

PT
2 records

H6210

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Francis Glenn

UA
3 records

GK Ilona

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged

HU
2 records

Gingão

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

PT
3 records

Galoper

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Gelber Kaiser

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

keine Angabe

AT
2 records

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