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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

Maize irrigation 148 Tomato Irrigation 99 Pepper Irrigation 58 Potato Irrigation 57 Irrigation of Hydrangea macrophylla 57 Lettuce irrigation 44 Maize irrigation 37 Chrysanthemum irrigation 36 Irrigation of Zantedeschia 35 Alfalfa irrigation 35 Irrigation — Common Wheat 34 Irrigation — Soybean 33 Irrigation — New Guinea Impatiens 30 Irrigation — Strawberry 30 Bean Irrigation 29 Heuchera Irrigation 27 Melon irrigation 27 Hippeastrum Irrigation 26 Phalaenopsis irrigation 25 Sunflower irrigation 24 Gerbera Irrigation 24 Cucumber Irrigation 24 Irrigation — Cauliflower 24 Apple Irrigation 22

Found in these crops

Maize 244 Tulip 212 Tomato 141 Bread wheat 125 Potato 102 Maize 81 Bell pepper 76 Bigleaf hydrangea 62 Alfalfa 59 Lettuce 58 Grapevine 58 Rice 56

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.

Zembla Funky

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Achna

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Agricultural Research Institute

CY
2 records

WESBABLUE

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Heinrich Westhoff

2 records

Wellmax

Active

Clematis texensis Buckley · Crimson clematis

P. van Well en Zonen B.V.

2 records

White Flirt

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

Whisper

Active

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Wescaswee

Active

Calibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia

Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR

2 records

Viepur

Active

Cuphea llavea Lex.

Schrader Ralf|Ludinghausen, DE

2 records

Victoria Elisabeth

Active

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G. L. Nesom · New York aster

Kristiansen Kell

2 records

Volcano

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff Kristensen

2 records

Verslilac

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

2 records

YABON

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Yates Frederic C.

2 records

TOSFANCRIZ

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Floha V.O.F

2 records

Tola

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Caroline De Meyer

2 records

Time Tunnel

Active

Hosta sieboldiana (Hook.) Engl. · Siebold's plantain lily

Sunny Border Nurseries

2 records

WALMAUVRUF

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Walberton Plants LTD

2 records

W1813

Active

Delosperma nubigenum (Schltr.) L. Bolus · Hardy yellow ice plant

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

2 records

Triostar

Active

Stromanthe Sond.

Jac Valstar Holding B.V.

2 records

Zalm Star

Active

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

White Amadeus

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Ben van Geest

2 records

Weslowat

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE

2 records

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