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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.

Eldorado

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

FAMOSA

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

ES
3 records

Iancu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Evollete

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RO
2 records

Dulcit

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
3 records

Globstar

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Iris

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
2 records

Friverde

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Impeto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

GF 43

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

FR
2 records

Donia

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

HU
2 records

Hytide

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
3 records

Harbok

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Halina KWS

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Horka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

H 708

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

BG
2 records

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

HU
2 records

Ferprime

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

FR
3 records

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