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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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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.

HW624

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Hunter David M.

6 records

Solidago L. · Goldenrod

Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

6 records

Florice

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Suiker Marcel

6 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Shachar Karniel, Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company

6 records

ABB 136

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT BG HU UA
7 records

Julia

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT EE LT SE
6 records

Bečva

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

SLECHTITELSKA STANICE HLADKE' ZIVOTICE S.R.O.

CZ DK IT SK
9 records

DKC4712

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

HU SK UA
10 records

Alexia

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT EE LT SE
7 records

Probor

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GMBH and CO KG

CZ DE LT
8 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

FI FR UA
10 records

Nectaria

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

BG FR SI
8 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR UA
8 records

Tavern

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta UK Ltd

DK IE
14 records

Genius

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT
12 records

Carimba

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS

BE DK LT SE
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.

ES IT LT UA
5 records

Agro Fides

Terminated

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ NL PL
5 records

Peramono

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

CZ DE FR SI
5 records

Harper

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Raps GbR

EE LT LV UA
6 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG,DE

BG HU RO UA
8 records

Terano

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube Saatzucht (DE)

DE HR HU SI
6 records

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