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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

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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.

Zepo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Zazu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tom van der Heiden

NL
10 records

ZAI726NB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Zahrava

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Parii Anna Fedorivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
2 records

Ysalis

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Grocep S.I.C.A.

FR
3 records

Zaitodeu

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Yolande

Active

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

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

FR
2 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Shenko Yanev

BG
3 records

ZAI665PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

FR
4 records

Zeus

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
3 records

Zembro

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan Viacheslavovych, Kostiuk Stanislav Vasyl`ovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko

UA
4 records

XLO

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

EXPORTACIONES DE FRUTAS VALENCIANAS S.L.

ES
3 records

Zairobe

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

ZAI668PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Zadok

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Yatzi

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEJET PLANTEFORÆDLING

AT
2 records

XUANINA

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
2 records

Zairisup

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Zimman

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

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