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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

Maize irrigation 148 Tomato Irrigation 99 Pepper Irrigation 58 Potato Irrigation 57 Irrigation of Hydrangea macrophylla 57 Lettuce irrigation 44 Maize irrigation 37 Chrysanthemum irrigation 36 Irrigation of Zantedeschia 35 Alfalfa irrigation 35 Irrigation — Common Wheat 34 Irrigation — Soybean 33 Irrigation — New Guinea Impatiens 30 Irrigation — Strawberry 30 Bean Irrigation 29 Heuchera Irrigation 27 Melon irrigation 27 Hippeastrum Irrigation 26 Phalaenopsis irrigation 25 Sunflower irrigation 24 Gerbera Irrigation 24 Cucumber Irrigation 24 Irrigation — Cauliflower 24 Apple Irrigation 22

Found in these crops

Maize 244 Tulip 212 Tomato 141 Bread wheat 125 Potato 102 Maize 81 Bell pepper 76 Bigleaf hydrangea 62 Alfalfa 59 Grapevine 58 Lettuce 58 Rice 56

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.

Celbofirosa

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

2 records

D Delta

Active

Aloe aristata Haw. x Gasteria carinata (Mill.) Duval var. verrucosa (Mill.) Van Jaarsv.

Deltacactus S.L.

2 records

Boa Pink

Terminated

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Denis-Plants B.V.

2 records

DAY2

Active

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

Daylight Boomkwekerij V.O.F.

2 records

Carneval Brazil

Active

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

LAU LINDEGAARD RASMUSSEN

2 records

Delphis Pink Power

Active

Delphinium elatum L. · Alpine delphinium

Firma Kwekerij Delphi V.O.F.

2 records

Caressa

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Dancop104

Active

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

BKPBEBVSL

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

DANCOP28

Active

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

D110

Application submitted

Pistacia atlantica x Pistacia integerrima

Javier Castillon, Kendall Ash, and Dharam Sharma

2 records

Captain Brunello

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

Cantik

Active

Dracaena surculosa Lindl. · gold-dust dracaena

Lee Chee Hock

4 records

Canberra

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

2 records

Cabella

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Balcarcint

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Ellen Leue

2 records

Barcelona

Active

Haworthiopsis fasciata (Willd.) G. D. Rowley · Zebra haworthia

Willems Cactuskwekerij B.V.B.A.

2 records

Cumbia

Active

Begonia-Rex-Hybridae · King begonia

Hoefnagels B.V.

2 records

Bontrosai

Active

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. · Rose geranium

Klazina Vermeer-Boekestijn

2 records

Aztec Gold

Active

Veronica prostrata L.

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Brazil

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Johannes Nicolaas Mesker

2 records

Avalanche

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Anthony Robin White

3 records

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