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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.

ASKAR

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

ASHOURY

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

Bellini

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CZ
2 records

Barkha

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Bedan

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

Beaver

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
2 records

Bc 294

Active

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

HR
3 records

Bacco

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Adige

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

B 469

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Axel

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Aadhoc

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
2 records

Sardona

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

2 records

Artis

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

LV
2 records

April

Protection expired

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

RO
3 records

Arancha

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

NL
3 records

Ance

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

LV
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

IT
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

IT
2 records

Aia ilu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

FI
2 records

Aguyane

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

FR
2 records

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