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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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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.

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Co.Na.Se. Soc. Coop. Agr., Apsovsementi S.p.A.

IT
7 records

PT329

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ DK FR PL
4 records

Safran

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Hauska Detlef

EE LT LV UA
5 records

NK Perform

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zhan Beibeder

AT DE UA
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

HU IT UA
7 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

AT IT UA
7 records

Kalideas

Terminated

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

KWS Saat AG, DE

CZ FR NL
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France SAS, Euralis Semences

DE SI UA
6 records

Korynt

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Peter Weigold

SK UA
5 records

Amanova

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT BE DE
7 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS, D

HR HU
4 records

Sunder

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

BAYER CROPSCIENCE RAPS GMBH

EE LT LV
4 records

SY Harmonic

Terminated

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

CZ FR NL
4 records

Stamford

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ NL PL
4 records

Severa KWS

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ DE LT
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat SE, Einbeck DE

DE HR HU
4 records

Sabalan

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

P.BREED.INST.WALES

DK ES FR
4 records

PT320

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

FR UA
7 records

P00214

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

AT IT UA
6 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Regis Dupont

FR UA
8 records

Monovigor

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS

DK ES FR IT
5 records

Luca

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)

CZ ES FR SK
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

PETER MADLAINA, HAUER DIETRICH

DE HU UA
5 records

Ludixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT OeSTER| R.A.G.T. Saaten Oesterreich Gesellschaft m.b.H.

DE UA
6 records

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