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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.

Staverpi

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

DE DK FR IT NL PL
12 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

DE DK FR IT NL PL
12 records

NK Ferti

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG FR HR IT UA
15 records

Korbolak

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes

DE ES FR IT NL PL
12 records

Zelpado

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Zelderen, Gerard J. van|Achterweg 34-36, 1424 PR De Kwakel, Netherlands

DE DK FR NL PL
12 records

Baigent

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

PAUL BROOKFIELD_ / BARBARA BROOKFIELD_

FR NL
18 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Shachar Karniel

UA
12 records

Flores

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS, DK

CZ DE ES FR HR HU +3
12 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe, FR

AT BE HU LT PL SK +1
15 records

Anthus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LOCHOW-PETKUS

BE DK EE LT LV NL +1
19 records

Polim

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT BE DE DK FR LU +2
18 records

Iconic

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RAGT 2N S.A.S

CZ DE EE FI FR LT +2
18 records

Flanders

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

University of Saskatchewan (CA)

BE CZ DE EE FR LT +2
17 records

Barbara

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

P.H PETERSEN

AT DE DK FR IE IT +2
22 records

Trimaran

Protection expired

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

AT BE DE ES FR HR +1
17 records

Rajah

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK EE ES HR LV SE +1
16 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

AT CZ DE FR IE LU +1
15 records

Poseidon

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH, D-38895 Langenstein, OT Bohnshausen

CZ DE DK EE HU LT +1
12 records

Concorde

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Konst, Fa. J.P.G. & Son

BE DK FR HR IE NL +1
14 records

Harmonie

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Rolf Gaue

AT BE DE EE FR LU +1
19 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT DE DK EE FI PL +1
14 records

Stayeli

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

DE DK FR IT NL PL
11 records

Bison

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Van der Have B.V.

DK FR LT NL PL UA
11 records

Cosinus

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)

AT DE FR LT LV SK
15 records

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