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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.

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
2 records

DELFUMROS

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
2 records

DKC6610

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

IT
2 records

DK959S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

DK647

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

IT
3 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

DESCONOCIDO/INSCRIPCIÓN DE OFICIO

ES
3 records

Dee Jay

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Darzan

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.

ES
2 records

Dieks

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Ts. Kikindonov, G. Kikindonov, I. Uchkunov, K. Uchkunova

BG
3 records

DATAL

Application submitted

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Croatia

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Dark Topaz

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Malus bunda GmbH Herrn Aloysius Knein

DE
2 records

Courtine

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Norman Glen Bradford (US)/Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
6 records

Deni Sem

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Deluks

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Dennis

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Copperstone

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Comune 2

Active

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

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

IT
2 records

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