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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

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.

Diva

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Penning Breeding B.V.

2 records

Dinni

Active

Euphorbia milii Des Moul. · Crown of thorns

BOTZ PETER

2 records

Cheerio

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

EVIPO092

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

El Mundo

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Delphinium elatum L. · Alpine delphinium

Firma Kwekerij Delphi V.O.F.

2 records

Citrien

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

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

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph|Zuidwolde, NL

2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

John K. Slaughter^^^Timothy J. Gerdts

3 records

Eclipse

Active

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Lamb Ann E.|Sebring, FL

2 records

DP 419

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

2 records

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Shady Oaks Nursery LLC

2 records

DP 396

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

2 records

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Nubilus B.V.

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Leonardus J. M. van der Knaap

3 records

Dohkko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum x Solanum pimpinellifolium · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Hybrids between Nepenthes ampullaria and Nepenthes ventricosa

Borneo Exotics (Pvt) Ltd.

2 records

Calibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Begonia-Rex-Hybridae · King begonia

BOOMAN JAMES LAWRENCE

2 records

Chelsea

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

2 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

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