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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.

Pannónia

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU SK
2 records

Naso di cane

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

IT SI
3 records

J-TE-C

Protection expired

Malus Mill. · Apple

CZ SK
2 records

Dicar

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
2 records

Devín

Active

Cornus mas L. · Cornelian cherry

CZ SK
2 records

Daliva

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

NL
2 records

Ceslav

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Lenka

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

CZ
2 records

Branisko

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

CZ SK
2 records

Bc 592

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bc Institut, HR

SI
2 records

Heran

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CZ SK
4 records

J-TE-1

Protection expired

Malus Mill. · Apple

CZ SK
2 records

Adhyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

CZ
2 records

HNK 173

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CZ SK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

UA
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

FR HR
2 records

Variolo

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CZ
2 records

Tilbury

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Tenor

Active

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

CZ
3 records

Spike

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

NL
2 records

Sněžka

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
3 records

Rudenis

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LT
2 records

Rapidus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

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