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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.

Plaverd

Terminated

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

ES
2 records

Nibbio

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

IT
3 records

Rami

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Pegaso

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL
2 records

RAIGONA

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

ES
3 records

Rabiosa

Active

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

DE
2 records

Quantiko

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Mv 343

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Mv 280

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Petibor

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

NL
2 records

Perla

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agrigenetics d.o.o. (HR)

HR
4 records

Pronger

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HU
2 records

MS Arlis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
3 records

Querina

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

HU
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Movado

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SK
2 records

Pyrros

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU
2 records

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
2 records

Patron

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

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