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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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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.

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

Hansoti Ashish

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

2 records

Hip Hop

Active

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Eelco van Staalduinen

2 records

Hyfaria

Active

Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Braun

Jones John,Jones Maria

2 records

Begonia L. · Begonia

Nils Klemm^^^Silke Wagener

3 records

Giel

Active

Hydrangea aspera Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · Rough-leaved hydrangea

Giel P. J. Vullings, Boomkwekerij Coonen

2 records

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Denis-Plants B.V.

2 records

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

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Furie

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

C. Steenvoorden B.V.

2 records

Havport

Active

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Theodorus C.L. Ten Have

2 records

Junior

Active

Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. · Pampas grass

Stauden Peters

2 records

Harmke

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Diplacus aurantiacus (Curtis) Jeps. · Bush monkeyflower

Trees Scott C

2 records

JOOST

Active

Oncidium Sw. · Oncidium

Top Orchid B.V.

2 records

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

Hansoti Ashish

2 records

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Kwekerij en Tuincentrum Van den Top

2 records

Hera

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff

2 records

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

Hansoti Ashish

2 records

Finley

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Jan Leendert Eveleens

2 records

Innping

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Silvia Hofmann|SUSANNE HERDEGEN

2 records

FSBIDBER

Active

Bidens triplinervia Kunth

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

2 records

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Anthonius P.M. Rijnbeek

2 records

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