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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.

Magda

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

RO
3 records

Malejak

Active

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

CZ
3 records

Herta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SE
3 records

KH Agria

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HU
3 records

Magenta

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
3 records

Helvio

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

PT
3 records

Gosford

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IE
7 records

Isabela

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RO
3 records

Irbe

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LV
4 records

KT Hasab

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HU
3 records

Kompolti M

Terminated

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Florisof

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Phalaris canariensis L. · Canary grass

HU
3 records

Honak

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CZ
4 records

KH Hunor

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HU
3 records

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

ES
5 records

Jaylo

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
4 records

Kasbah

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

PT
4 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

EE
4 records

Ines

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SE
3 records

Idice

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

IT
3 records

Jet

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

NL
5 records

Inkeri

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

FI
4 records

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