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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.

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEMUSTATEA POMPILIUITTU MARIANAGIURA AURELMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELA

RO
4 records

Fortezza

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS

IT
4 records

Forrimax

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
3 records

FD22CL66

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOITA-PACUREANU MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIAANTON FLORIN GABRIEL

RO
4 records

Etrusko

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Fairplay

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

FR
4 records

Flova

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

FR
4 records

F9011MOA

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

UA
4 records

Exbul

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Emerald Gem

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
3 records

Festum

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

EURALIS SAATEN

DE
3 records

Elite

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SEED GROWERS CO-OPERATIVE LTD

IT
5 records

Essenza

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)

NL
7 records

Fedo

Terminated

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

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

FR
3 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
3 records

Erebus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Eleanor

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Parigo Horticultural Co. Ltd.

NL
3 records

FD15C27

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOITA-PACUREANU MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA

RO
4 records

Farhial

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

FR
6 records

Erinvale

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
3 records

Fascal

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGRAR SEMILLAS, S.A.

ES
4 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Federation Nationale des Producteurs de Chanvre (FR)

FR
3 records

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