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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.

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

LT SE
2 records

Staflam

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

ANDEL| Jacob van Andel

DE NL
2 records

SM Wawel

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Josef Adamezyk

UA
3 records

SD3528

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT UA
2 records

Sevenop

Withdrawn

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT FR
2 records

Rozamunde

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

ROZENOORD| Rozenoord PVBA

DE NL
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.

NL UA
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

PL
2 records

Sibelius

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

CHICOLINE, DIV. DE COSUCRA GROUPE WARCOING SA / ILVO-PLANT

BE
2 records

Shexxpir

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

R2n (FR)

BG
2 records

Red Ivette

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

STICHTING| Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek

DE NL
2 records

RH17050

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE NL
2 records

Reicha

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

CHICOLINE, DIV. DE COSUCRA GROUPE WARCOING SA /ILVO PLANT - TOEGEPASTE GENETICA EN VEREDELING

BE
2 records

PLUTO

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

WYSS SAMEN und PFLANZENZ. (CH)

DK FR
2 records

Robina

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Cebeco Handelsraad (NL)

DK FR
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Rotonde

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

D.J.VAN DER HAVE

ES NL
2 records

Rilbury

Active

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

RAGT 2n, FR

CZ FR
2 records

Revada

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

IVT, NL

ES FR
2 records

Pelly

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SVERIGES UTSÄDESFÖRENING SVALÖF

DK SE
4 records

Pr811f

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

IT
3 records

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