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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.

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL
9 records

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

CIRAD-Flhor (FR)

FR
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institut Français des Productions Cidricoles (I.F.P.C.), Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

BARBIERU ANCUTA

RO
4 records

Fortress

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

FOX CHERYL

IT
4 records

Forami

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
4 records

Genesi

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Flori 2

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HU
4 records

Genius

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS, D

IT
3 records

Flipper

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

IT
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ES
6 records

Festival

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

FFR COOPERATIVE USA

FR
4 records

Feradam

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Gamin

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Serasem S.A.S., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
4 records

Fasold

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GARTENLAND PRODUCTION

DE
4 records

Filippo

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

GENTINETTA EUGENIO

GR
3 records

Festilo

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
4 records

Filby

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

National Seed Development Organisation Ltd

FR
6 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

FR
5 records

Ferbel

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Felsinea

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA CEREALICOLTURA E COLTURE INDUSTRIALI (CREA-CI)

IT
3 records

Fraseda

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

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