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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.

Bilbao

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Bologna

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

PL
2 records

Bordeaux

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

LEBANON TURF

IT
2 records

Batumi

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

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

PL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Catros-Gerand (FR)

FR
3 records

Bergues

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Bombay Purple

Application submitted

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Kieft Bloemzaden B. V. and Celex B. V.

NL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

PL
2 records

Batukan

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Gossypium L. · Cotton

Georgi Koynov, Ana Saldzhieva

BG
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG

AT
3 records

BAILLIE

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

P.BREED.INST.SCOTT

ES
3 records

Augusto

Active

hybrids between Solanum melongena L. and Solanum aethiopicum L.

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Astrid

Active

Nertera granadensis (Mutis ex L. f.) Druce

P.J.Kooij en Zn B.V.

NL
2 records

Assos

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

BIOS AGROSYSTEMS ABEE

GR
3 records

Badiel

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

AGROSA SEMILLAS SELECTAS, S.A.

ES
3 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Pure 5 Nutrients Ltd. (BG)

BG
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
4 records

Asturia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

FR
2 records

Baliner

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROMONEGROS, S.A.

ES
3 records

Aratta

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Kolot Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kurochkina Zhanna Porfentiivna, Mykhailov Viktor Oleksandrovych, Klubuk Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
3 records

Apollo

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

PURE SEED TESTING

FR
2 records

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