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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

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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.

Screara

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

ES FR
4 records

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

CZ SK
3 records

Laska

Protection expired

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

CZ NL
3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

DE FR
4 records

Karmen

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU SK
3 records

Peter

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

CZ SK
3 records

Ferciana

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

FR NL
4 records

Mission bell

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

ES IT
3 records

Egelev

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Interval

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IE
4 records

Perlette

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR
3 records

Cigaline

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR NL
7 records

Castello

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Boxer

Active

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

IE SE
3 records

Diana

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL PL
6 records

Bezzer

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Invermono

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

IT NL
3 records

Marconi

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ES IT
3 records

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