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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.

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

SO-110

Active

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina

Sustainable Oils Inc.

4 records

Snowy

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc Genetics, Zaiger's Inc Genetics

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

Gypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath

MENACHEM BORNSTEIN

4 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

4 records

Ph1ca

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Posmeda

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dario Fossati

6 records

Carica papaya L. · Papaya

ESPECIALISTAS EN PAPAYAS S.A DE C.V

4 records

Nirpal

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

GHIONE ALESSANDRO

4 records

Campanula formanekiana Degen & Dörfl.

Jensen Gert Kim|Norge, DK

5 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

PHILIPPE VEYS

4 records

Navsel 1

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

SCHARCHAR KARNIEL

5 records

Gypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath

M.D. Gypsophila Breeding Ltd

4 records

Leikvin

Active

Agrostis capillaris L. · Common bent

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

5 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Robert Iisink.

4 records

KRIDOL

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Kriloff

4 records

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