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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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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.

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

FR NL
3 records

Limeta

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Dipl.Ing.agr. Heiner Busch in Fa. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG / ESKUSA GmbH Herrn Dr. Fred Eickmeyer

DE
5 records

Kaweterma

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

DE ES
4 records

Krano

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

PAJBJERG A/S

DK SE
4 records

LG31210

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe s.a.

FR NL
3 records

Jadeit

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.

PL UA
4 records

Isatis

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Impec

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Agra Societa Del Seme Srl (IT)

ES FR
3 records

Kashmir

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS

LT SE
3 records

KWS Thor

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT PT
3 records

Kanjer

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KWEEKINSTITUUT KARNA

DE NL
4 records

Jerico

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Serasem (FR)/Zelder BV (NL)

ES FR
6 records

Kalyma

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE RUITER SEEDS

ES NL
3 records

Kacper

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

LT PL
3 records

Japola

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Zajac Elzbieta, Hass Zofia, Gacarzewicz Jan, Szreder Adam,

PL UA
3 records

Korela

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Norika Nordring-Kartoffelzucht und Vermehrungs GmbH (DE)/Sativa Keřkov, a.s. (CZ)

CZ SK
5 records

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Oregro Seeds

CZ IT
3 records

Imperio

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Zelder BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Kilafur

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Gransun

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vance Jackson (US)/James L Jackson (US)

FR IT
3 records

Hivernal

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Laboulet Semences, FR

FR IT
4 records

Haskel

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

CZ PL
3 records

Kamila

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

CZ PL
3 records

Hilcelin

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

J.J.HILVERDA

NL PL
3 records

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