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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.

Fabius

Active

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SK
1 record

Florida MH-1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Carpica

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

RO
1 record

FERRON

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Femscore

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
1 record

Femcap

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
1 record

Ellert

Protection expired

Populus x canadensis Moench · Carolina poplar

NL
1 record

Favorit

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

HU
1 record

CUIRO DE BOU

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
1 record

EW3083

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

Faktor

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

CZ
1 record

Europe

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa · Alfalfa

IT
1 record

COSTELLA

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

ES
1 record

ESQUENAVERD

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ES
1 record

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

HU
1 record

Evie (1)

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
1 record

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