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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.

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Seed Corporation (JP)/Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR
2 records

Funride

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Gavina

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IVIA (DPTO. ARROZ)/INIA

ES
3 records

Gared

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MIKE LUIZA

RO
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BOURGET ET SANVOISIN (FR)/Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Fuséor

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Cooperative Fleuron d'Anjou (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Freeride

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

IT
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Gardenia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

OLTER SRL

IT
2 records

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

ZERAIM GEDERA

GR
4 records

Flavia

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

ISEA S.P.A.

IT
2 records

Foxton

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Arnold, M.

SE
3 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

IT
2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

M.J.M. van Rijn Bloembollen B.V.

NL
2 records

Evryka

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Dieter Stelling, Dieter Stelling,

UA
2 records

Fimel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Éva

Active

Lathyrus sativus L. · Grass pea

Toth Sandorne Dr. Hubai Erzsebet / Bobvos Palne / Breznyik Katalin / Basilidesne Dr. Toth Erzsebet

HU
3 records

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