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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.

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

SCH167006

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

SCH165007

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

SASM 2

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Scirocco

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. O. Sass

DE
3 records

Scipio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

SF 2186

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois Foundation Seeds

ES
2 records

Schesim

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Schreurs, P.

NL
2 records

SCH8009

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

SCH155008

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

Sarme

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Jaan Sarv 90%, Kaljo Kask 10%

EE
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL
2 records

Salutamu

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

CAMPOCCIA GIOMBATTISTA

IT
2 records

SASM 1

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
3 records

Santiago

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Saneh

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Sandra

Terminated

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

SVALOF AB

SE
4 records

Sakhiya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Sanjato

Withdrawn

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Sainz

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Samos

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
3 records

Sade

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

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