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Variety traits

Productivity

Productivity is the biological potential of a variety realized under specific growing conditions. It reflects the ability of a variety to produce a yield depending on agronomic practices, climate, and soil fertility.

Mentioned in descriptions 27 845 varieties reference book.

The productivity of a variety is a characteristic of its biological potential, which manifests itself through interaction with production conditions. It is divided into potential yield, possible under ideal environmental parameters, and actual (planned) yield, which depends on the actual level of agronomic practices, seed quality, and the climatic characteristics of a specific year. The choice of a variety is based on the correspondence of its genetic capabilities to the intensity level of technologies used on the farm.

Yield metrics in centners or tons per hectare are used to assess productivity, and in greenhouses, in kilograms per square meter. Since crop moisture content at harvest can vary, data is recalculated to a standard moisture content to ensure accurate varietal comparison. This complex trait is formed from yield structure elements, such as stand density, grain per ear, thousand kernel weight, and plant survival.

Productivity assessment during variety testing is conducted in comparison with a standard variety on plots with multiple replications to ensure data reliability. For statistical confirmation of differences, analysis of variance methods are used at a 95% confidence level. A condition for recommending a variety for introduction is its statistically significant superiority over the standard in productivity or other economically useful traits, with an increase of 8–10% considered a substantial basis for further study.

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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.

Yanara

Active

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Schreurs, P.N.J.

HU PL
3 records

TRS5263R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

FR UA
4 records

Vilomene

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE NL
4 records

Winston

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

POPE WILLIAM (GB)

FR NL
6 records

Tenor

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo France SA (FR)

ES FR
3 records

Traviata

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Semetica Srl

AT
3 records

Tauro

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PHP PETERSEN

IT
3 records

Texel

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

BE LT
3 records

Trovanzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

IT
4 records

Sugraone

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Garabedian John M.

ES IT
3 records

Tejas

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ENZA ZADEN B.V.

ES NL
3 records

Timoturf

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

PL UA
5 records

Themis

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR
5 records

Sunray

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Zorzi Sementi (IT)

HR NL
3 records

SY Angy

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed ApS, DK

HR HU
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SOLTIS S.A.S

BG UA
4 records

Surezzo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DOW AgroSciences

DE
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR HR
3 records

Stéline

Terminated

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR
3 records

SW Rebus

Protection expired

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

Persson Christer

FI SE
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE PL
3 records

Sensei

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ES NL
4 records

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