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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.

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE
4 records

Aldana

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

INSTYTUT HUDOWLI

PL
5 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

University of Alberta

ES
7 records

Amelia

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Semillas El Solc S.L.

ES
4 records

Aigrette

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

FR
4 records

Aletsch

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Michael Winzeler

UA
7 records

Aberbite

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

IE
5 records

Adone

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

ISEA S.R.L

IT
5 records

Zalice

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Alba

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

SI
7 records

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

zastanav

Active

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Agaska

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE
7 records

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

IGER Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (GB)

FR
5 records

Abergold

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

NL
7 records

Dianthus L. · Carnation

West Select B.V.

4 records

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Trick

Active

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Sakaguchi Kimitoshi

4 records

Tesdirt

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PETER KEES EVELEENS

4 records

Zalsaris

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Tan12189

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

5 records

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

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