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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.

DE A LIBRA

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

Di Liegi

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

IT
1 record

Carnaval

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

NL
1 record

DE RAMELL

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

ES
1 record

Bukurija

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

HU
1 record

DE RONI

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ES
1 record

Dargov

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SK
1 record

Cavi

Withdrawn

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

PT
1 record

Del`fin

Application submitted

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

UA
1 record

CY Kada=SK 6

Terminated

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

IT
1 record

BECARUT

Application submitted

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
1 record

Barron

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

NL
1 record

Barlatus

Terminated

Holcus mollis L. · German velvet grass

NL
1 record

Barianne

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

NL
1 record

Borek

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SK
1 record

Bordo

Active

Cornus mas L. · Cornelian cherry

RO
1 record

Costate 23

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Avonette

Protection expired

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

NL
1 record

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