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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.

CPB-4475

Active

Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.

ES
3 records

Diament

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Dallia

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Semences De France (FR)

FR
3 records

Denis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Darina Valcheva, Dragomir Valchev

BG
4 records

Delferco

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

FR
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE S.A.R.L

DK
4 records

Darko

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SATIVA VIA CALCINARO 2425

IT
3 records

Dara

Terminated

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
3 records

Cosmina

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORVARGA PAUL MIHAIL

RO
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA

RO
4 records

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

Serna Dolores Juan

ES
5 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
4 records

Cialoma

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

IT
3 records

Convoy

Active

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

TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

NL
3 records

Collina

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

V.O.F. VANDEWALL

NL
6 records

Cogito

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Micheal Thomas

FR
4 records

Channi 1

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF B.V.

NL
5 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
4 records

Coby

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Arie Oppelaar

NL
3 records

Cerante

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

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

IT
3 records

Cristina

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

MARINESCU IOANAPOPESCU FLOREAVASILE IOANA

RO
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CRA-W

FR
6 records

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