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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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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.

Lobke

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ruiter Grosthuizen

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

2 records

Crassula ovata (Mill.) Druce · Jade plant

Ovata B.V.

2 records

Convolvulus sabatius Viv. · Ground morning glory

Outback Plants Pty Ltd.

2 records

Mysty

Active

Goeppertia roseopicta (Linden) Borchs. & S. Suárez · Rose-painted calathea

DeROOSE REGINALD HECTOR K. / VALSTAR TEUNIS

2 records

Maxima

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Leek Inc.

2 records

Boronia heterophylla x Boronia pulchella

Kings Park and Botanic Gardens staff

2 records

Lauren

Active

Sansevieria bracteata Baker

Marvin Gonzalez Villegas

2 records

Farfugium hiberniflorum x Farfugium japonicum

IT Saul Plants LLC

2 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Pépinières Jean Rey S.A., Les Serres du Lodevois S.A.R.L.

2 records

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Coöperatieve Vereniging Werkgroep Hibiscus U.A.

2 records

Stokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster

Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.

2 records

Maria WN

Active

Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar

Wieslaw Wnuk

2 records

Lobelia siphilitica L. · Blue cardinal-flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan|Barneveld, NL

2 records

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Verduin Harrie

2 records

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

Kwekerij Piet Vijverberg B.V.

2 records

Marlowe

Active

Sansevieria bracteata Baker

Villegas Marvin Gonzalez

2 records

Marlo

Active

Acer palmatum Thunb. · Japanese maple

LODEVICUS CHARLES MARIA NOUWS

2 records

LON01

Active

Canna x generalis L. H. Bailey · Garden canna

Lone Star International S.A. de C.V.

2 records

Lemon

Active

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

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

2 records

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