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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.

Axirady

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Axel

Active

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

SCA Epis-sem (FR)

FR
2 records

Arko

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Barcode

Active

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

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
3 records

BA 1010

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

PROGEN SEED INC.

GR
3 records

Ariel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Verisem Italia Srl

NL
2 records

Astuto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Astralia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

AGRI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Basia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

LARK SEEDS, USE

BG
2 records

Aretha

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

IT
2 records

Banquise

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E., Agri-Obtentions S.A.

FR
3 records

Ardito

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

SEMENCES DE PROVENCE

IT
3 records

Balzac

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

SK
3 records

Aukštuolė

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

LT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

BARANNA

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Barberet Blanc SNC Laboratoire de Physiologie vegetale (FR)

FR
2 records

Astro

Terminated

Solanum melongena x Solanum torvum

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CONSERVATION VARIETY

GR
2 records

Anthem

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

PL
2 records

Balhi

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Atitlan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Annina

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

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