Skip to content

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.

Sources10

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.

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.

2 records

Dianthus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SARL RENAUDAT

2 records

Spirit

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Tahi2025

Active

Hibiscus moscheutos L. · Crimson-eyed rose mallow

Tan Alain

2 records

Siberia

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

NICOLAAS KOPS

2 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

2 records

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

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

2 records

Pericallis x hybrida (Scheidw.) B. Nord. · Cineraria

Tomoya Misato

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Stefanus J. Slijkerman

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles

2 records

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan|3771 PC Barneveld, NL

2 records

Snowbank

Active

Brugmansia Pers. · Angel's trumpet

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Sicardo Lemon

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Crassula ovata (Mill.) Druce · Jade plant

Ovata B.V.

2 records

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

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

2 records

SMNHSDD

Active

hybrids between Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. and Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser.

Wood Timothy

2 records

Pericallis x hybrida (Scheidw.) B. Nord. · Cineraria

Kiyoshi Miyazaki

2 records

Pericallis x hybrida (Scheidw.) B. Nord. · Cineraria

Tomoya Misato

2 records

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

Johan Smits

2 records

Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth · False heather

Southern Advanced Plants Pty Ltd

2 records

Jump to page 26 51 70 77 90 102 128 153