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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.

Magnum Wet

Withdrawn

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

CZ
1 record

Madeira

Protection expired

Annona cherimola Mill. · Cherimoya

PT
1 record

KWS INKA

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PT
1 record

MARA

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

LV
1 record

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
1 record

Kompolti kender

Protection expired

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Gödöllö Agr. Egyetem Kut. (HU)

SI
1 record

I-154

Active

Populus x canadensis Moench · Carolina poplar

HU
1 record

Kristella

Application submitted

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

UA
1 record

Kredo

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

Kozyr

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

UA
1 record

Malizioso

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Kolins

Withdrawn

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

UA
1 record

LINGUA DI FUOCO

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Zorzi Sementi (IT)

HR
1 record

Limbras

Withdrawn

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

NL
1 record

HONDARRABI ZURI

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Kharkivska 28

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

UA
1 record

Hera

Terminated

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

SK
1 record

Kadr 397

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
1 record

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