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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.

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

Primula elatior (L.) Hill · Oxlip

Kerley David William,Kerley Timothy Edward

2 records

Kilima

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Warren Andrew Geoffrey Fiennes / Spaans Jacobus Petrus

3 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Stargrow Group (Pty) Ltd.

3 records

Korpapis

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Dianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William

Brea Ezio (Impresa Individuale)

2 records

Koretyal

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

Jack

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Klaus Olbricht

2 records

KONAKOLE

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Intergekone

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Kicabuya

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

Hilverda B.V

2 records

Kicah

Protection expired

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Isimar

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Schreurs, P.

2 records

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