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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.

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Roprix

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
6 records

Ressac

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

CRAW-DPT SCIENCES DU VIVANT - UNITÉ D'AMÉLIORATION

BE
6 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
6 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
6 records

Report

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE

DE
5 records

Ravvi

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
6 records

Ramiro

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
4 records

Pyramid

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

NL
6 records

Redhead

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

SELGEN A.S

DE
5 records

Resal

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA) -Portugal-, Instituto Nacional de Recursos Biológicos (INRB) -Portugal-

PT
5 records

Recital

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vegetal Recherches et Developpements-Vred (FR)

FR
5 records

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Agro Floral Peru S.A.C

NL
4 records

PS 64

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
6 records

Priver

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
6 records

Prista 3

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

M. Mirchev, D. Dekov, D. Petkova, V. Toromanova

BG
5 records

Prayola

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Agroscope, CH

FR
4 records

POULtumb

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
4 records

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