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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.

Grande

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

IT
2 records

Emily

Terminated

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

DK
2 records

Galileus

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

UA
2 records

Granon

Terminated

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

NL
2 records

Golias

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES
4 records

Gordiny

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Ecavi

Terminated

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

NL
2 records

Evie 3

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
6 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL
2 records

Glam

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Eso

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Fortuna

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Comox

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

HU
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Clima

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DK
2 records

Clever

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Gabbiano

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
2 records

Cidor

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

G 30

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

NL
2 records

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