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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.

Soberbo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Soberano

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Eurodur

ES
4 records

Sisapo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Sirocco

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Slavson

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Babich Valerii Hryhorovych, Hanzhelo Mykola Hryhorovych, Libenko Mykola Oleksandrovych, Krut`ko Vasyl` Ivanovych, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
3 records

Skukuza

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Skyborn

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

De Bolster B.V.

NL
3 records

Solerex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Solekalb

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DEKALB PLANT GENETICS

ES
2 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SIA(J.EXTRE.)/INIA(MADRID)

ES
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

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

EE
4 records

Solaste

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Shimmer

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Sibley

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station

IT
2 records

Sifin

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Andre Blondeau Semences (FR)

FR
2 records

Siete cerros

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SARH-INIA

ES
2 records

Snowy

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

Shintoza

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Sibilla

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Serrano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
2 records

Shooter

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Oregro Seeds

PT
2 records

Silviana

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

AMBARUS SILVICABREZEANU CREOLABREZEANU PETRE MARIAN

RO
3 records

Selevita

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Kukuruza Ivan Ivanovych

UA
3 records

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