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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.

Mamout

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

MONTOTO

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES
2 records

Majana KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DK
2 records

Korova

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

SE
2 records

Kordoba

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

MORONA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Montaraz

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Lumen

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Midas

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
2 records

Kersti

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
5 records

Missyl

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

NL
2 records

Kemerit

Terminated

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

NL
2 records

Kasano

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Miorita

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

RO
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
2 records

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

NL
2 records

Lora

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

HU
2 records

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