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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.

Livada

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

HR
2 records

Gil vaz

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

PT
2 records

Dan

Terminated

Alopecurus pratensis L. · Meadow foxtail

HR
2 records

Mazuelo

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

2 records

Serena

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

3 records

Bambina

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

2 records

Red prince

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

IT
1 record

J2586Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

Saba

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record

Kokò

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Zia

Withdrawn

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

CZ
1 record

Yup

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

ZANE

Application submitted

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

LV
1 record

Wonderful

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

Viglassky

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SK
1 record

Vetrovska

Terminated

Alopecurus pratensis L. · Meadow foxtail

SK
1 record

Verta

Protection expired

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

CZ
1 record

VIJARIEGO NEGRO

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Vienna

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

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