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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.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Zoldvegterme. Kut. Budapest (HU)

HR HU SI
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE NL
4 records

Fala

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Stacja Hodowli Bur. Cukrowego (PL)

HR IT SI
4 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Thomas Foubert

HU SK UA
4 records

DKC5182

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT UA
6 records

BTS 3730

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed GmbH (DE)

BE DE FR
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

DK FR SE
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Sementi Dotto (IT)

IT SI UA
4 records

Boromir

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

FR IT
7 records

Bonica

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

TEZIER (FR)

ES FR HR
5 records

Comtessa

Protection expired

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

VAN ENGELEN

ES FR NL
4 records

Cipres

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

SC Darbonne (FR)

ES FR PL
5 records

Charly

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE DK
6 records

Charleen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE LU
5 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

The Regents of the University of California (US)

ES FR IT
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed Inc. (US)

DE ES FR
4 records

Brigena

Active

Phalaris arundinacea L. · Reed canary grass

LUA Research Institute of Agriculture

EE LT LV
5 records

Beketrio

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

VEB, Saat-und Pflanzgut Ex-und Import

DE HU PL
5 records

Barmega

Active

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

LIAN VAN KRUIJSSEN

AT PL
6 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

BE NL
7 records

Ambrosia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

CZ ES FR
6 records

Athos

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Hilleshog AB (SE)

DK ES FR
4 records

Alpina KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ LT PL
4 records

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

JAGT| M.R.H. van der Jagt

DE PL
4 records

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