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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.

Rekka

Active

Dicentra eximia x Dicentra peregrina

Akira Shiozaki

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Mark A. Smith

2 records

Boronia heterophylla x Boronia megastigma

King's Park and Botanic Gardens

2 records

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

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Stokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Polka

Terminated

Cordyline Comm. ex Juss. · Palm lily

Peter John Fraser

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Punta

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Elly Bak^^^Nicolaas D.M. Steur

2 records

Radiant Time

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cleangro Ltd

2 records

PENDAZ

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

2 records

Presto

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "Arma" U.A.

2 records

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Walters Gardens Inc

4 records

Paloma

Active

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

Dracaena's de Altura S.A.

2 records

Loropetalum chinense (R. Br.) Oliv. · Chinese fringe flower

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Coöperatieve Vereniging Tuliko U.A.

2 records

Athyrium niponicum (Mett.) Hance · Japanese painted fern

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Ilex aquifolium L. · Common holly

Spek Peter|Boskoop, NL

2 records

Niber

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Salvador López Galarza^^^Sergio González Nebauer^^^Ángeles Calatayud Chover^^^Consuelo Penella Casañ^^^Alberto San Bautista Primo

2 records

Palmyra

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris B.V.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

2 records

OVPEARLS15

Application submitted

Echeveria agavoides Lem. · Molded wax agave

Ovata B.V.

2 records

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