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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.

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

FR
2 records

Maigold

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
6 records

Hola

Protection expired

Holcus lanatus L.

CZ
2 records

Kilián

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

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

CZ
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

LILOPE

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DSV DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG

PT
2 records

Letea

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RO
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
5 records

Hamyra

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE
2 records

LUCIO

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Lemeda

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
4 records

Jupiter

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Juno

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
3 records

Guardi

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

IT
2 records

Jovial

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Green Valiant

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

NL
2 records

Kamasil

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Lince

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

IT
2 records

Limonica KWS

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

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