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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.

Mint

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

BOERLAGE PETRUS EGIDIUS

IT NL
2 records

Lonrina

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet, Alexandre/Blanc, Henri

NL SE
2 records

Manella

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

INNOSEEDS

DK FR
3 records

Lyonella

Terminated

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Florist De Kwakel B.V. Gerbera Kulturen

HU PL
2 records

Lumiere

Withdrawn

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

DK FR
2 records

LS Swift

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Laboulet Semences, FR

FR SK
2 records

Livia

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

DK FR
2 records

KWS FREYA

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PT UA
3 records

Ludiek

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Dr. P.A. Van Der Pol (NL)

FR NL
2 records

KWS Branco

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT PT
2 records

Kozonstra

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARATTA-NOBBIO

ES NL
2 records

King

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

SCHREURS PETRUS JUDOCUS WILHELMUS

DE IT
2 records

JTE H

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

STATION OF TECHOBUZICE

BE FR
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

MIHAIL NIKOLOV HRISTOV

BG UA
4 records

Klimt YG

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PT
2 records

Hallertauer Magnum

Protection expired

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Franz Gmelch / Herbert Ehrmaier

DE HU
2 records

Hybride milfeuil

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Amelioration Fourragere (FR)

FR
3 records

Galbi CS

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Florida Foundation Seed Producers

IT
3 records

Idafe

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.

ES NL
3 records

Hugin

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK FR
3 records

Hilnatwi

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hilverda Kooij B.V.

ES NL
2 records

Floreen

Terminated

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

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

PL
2 records

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