Cultivation
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.
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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF SEEDS A/S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Mark Glew
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Domaine Public (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Sebastien Chatre
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
UNICOPA/CLAUSE
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm
Prunus L. · Plum
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
BARENBRUG HOLLAND
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Paul Degreef
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Ludwig Kientzler
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Participations AG
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
DLF Trifolium A-S, DK
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Nilsson, Bengt
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SEMENTI SAMOGGIA S.R.L.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Vebsaat-und Pflanzgut
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Voislav Mikhailovich, Clobodan Katich,
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Hofmann Christa