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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 Grapevine 58 Lettuce 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.

Weslobleye

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Heinrich Westhoff|Sudlohn, DE

2 records

The Edge

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris B.V.

2 records

Tesvalen

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Swan Lake

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Trevor Brljevich

2 records

Tesantarc

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Viglio

Active

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. x Eucalyptus globulus Labill.

Giovanni Mughini

2 records

VG001

Application submitted

Cosmos atrosanguineus (Hook.) Voss · Chocolate cosmos

VALIN GENETICS

2 records

White Garden

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Ben van Geest

2 records

Twister

Active

Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant

F.R. Ornamentales S.A.

2 records

Tinto

Active

Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez · Drooping spike-guard

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

2 records

TP6

Active

Peperomia albovittata C. DC. x P. argyreia (Miq.) É. Morren

Tingdal by Lundager ApS

2 records

Sunny Bird

Active

Dendrobium Sw. · Dendrobium

YAMAMOTO DENDROBIUMS CO.,LTD

4 records

Universe

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

2 records

Tal

Terminated

Adenanthos

Nitzan Nir

2 records

SUMTHUN 04

Active

Thunbergia alata Bojer ex Sims · Black-eyed Susan vine

Grünewald Veredelings B.V.

2 records

Starry Night

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

2 records

Sunparapibra

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Suntory Flowers Europe B.V.

2 records

Thunderbolt

Application submitted

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

Hawkridge Farms Inc.

2 records

Tesindig

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Tenelli

Active

Crassula mesembryanthoides (Haw.) D. Dietr.

Eden Collection B.V.

2 records

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