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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.

Yakred

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Dean Wittkopf (US)

FR
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

GR
3 records

Zaitolio

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR
4 records

Yaiza

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Xaro

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tom van der Heiden

NL
7 records

Wafira

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

DE
3 records

Volpina

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Vivi

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Landbrugets Kartoffelfond

DK
4 records

Widawa

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

PL
3 records

Vitalic

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Vittorio

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA PER L'ORTICOLTURA (CREA-OF-PON)

IT
2 records

Vito

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Lemaire-Deffontaines

DE
2 records

Vita

Active

Vaccinium oxycoccos L. · Small cranberry

Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas

LT
3 records

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SESVanderhave NV

AT
2 records

Violet Queen

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Tsujimoto Tateo|Yamamoto Masashi

NL
2 records

Vilnor

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre

EE
5 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

Citrus xtangelo J. W. Ingram & H. E. Moore · Tangelo

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Vinnare

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

PL
2 records

Vigory

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

Villegas

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

SEMILLAS BATLLE

PT
2 records

Vygold

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

A.G.P & M.P.M Vijverberg

NL
2 records

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