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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.

Fuzalode

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR
5 records

Francoli

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

ES FR
6 records

ES Cajou

Protection expired

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Andreas Gertz

CZ
4 records

Domino

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

PRODANA SEEDS A/S (DK)

EE FR
3 records

Elisap

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

CLAUSE, S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Derby

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
3 records

Dulceal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

FR PL
3 records

Fahrenheit

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Seminis Vegetable Seeds France (FR)

FR NL
3 records

Drabant

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

W WEIBULL

DK SE
6 records

Dojana

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

DE PL
3 records

Dona

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR SK
4 records

Esterel

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

VILMORIN, S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Cora

Active

Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn

Claudia Adriana Vulpe

RO UA
4 records

Danza

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES NL
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Petr Laml

SK UA
4 records

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
3 records

Chiefton

Active

Phalaris arundinacea L. · Reed canary grass

Forage Genetics International

FI PL
6 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL
3 records

Cykada

Terminated

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL SK
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS

BE ES
3 records

Dracma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

PT
6 records

DKC2891

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

CZ FR
3 records

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