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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.

Emka

Terminated

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne sp. z o.o.

DK PL
3 records

Goldena KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PL
2 records

ES Beatle

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mr. Pbero Karolo

AT UA
2 records

DKC 3144

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
3 records

Cosmos

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

TOURNEUR

ES FR
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

Delrico

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences FR

HU IT
2 records

Diana

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Gartenbaubetrieb Wolfgang Bock

DK NL
2 records

Ellymay

Terminated

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Florist De Kwakel B.V. Gerbera Kulturen

HU PL
2 records

D'Italie

Terminated

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

Domaine Public (FR)

FR NL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Morgan Renault

UA
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)

BE FR
2 records

Doreen

Active

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

Limagrain Europe, FR

CZ FR
2 records

DKC3474

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

Codilio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

PT
3 records

Codal

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES NL
2 records

Bonga

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)

FR NL
3 records

Bertires

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Zaden BV (NL)

FR NL
2 records

Beaupré

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

AMINAL-INSTITUUT BOSBOUW EN WILDBEHEER E.V.

BE HU
2 records

BTS 620

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Margaret Rekoske

DE UA
3 records

Barentus

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Franziska Loschenberger

FI UA
3 records

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