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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.

Goldavid

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

GOLDEN HARVEST/J.C. ROBINSON

IT
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged

HU
2 records

Guindo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Giolou

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agricultural Research Institute

CY
2 records

GTP Lider

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

P. Spetsov, I. Stoeva, T. Petkova, I. Iliev, V. Ivanova

BG
3 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

AgResearch (NZ)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Giralda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SATIVA SEEDS & SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Giliai

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras (LSDI)

LT
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Galdius

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Gran

Protection expired

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

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

Gastone

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Frisia

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Sluis en Groot B.V.

NL
2 records

Goldimmens

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

WAVEREN| van Waveren Saaten GmbH

DE
3 records

Goldia KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Glycine

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

FR
2 records

Goldsander

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

GOLDEN HARVEST/J.C. ROBINSON

IT
2 records

Galata

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVIC

RO
3 records

Forza

Terminated

Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. · Calabash

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Gadol

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

ROCALBA S.A.

PT
2 records

G 4727

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

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