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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

Found in these crops

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.

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL RO
3 records

Andega

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

FR NL
8 records

Aligoté

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG FR
3 records

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

HR SI
3 records

Bobrava

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

CZ SK
3 records

Farina KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Addie

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

ES FR
6 records

Algol

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ SK
5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
6 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

FI
4 records

Lexanna

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

SK
3 records

WRG 1903

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

Volano

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

V275OL

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Zaitorde

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
6 records

Ukrainka

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HU
3 records

Zuzana

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
4 records

Tines

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

PL
9 records

Tim

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ
4 records

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