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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

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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.

Tyrone

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IE NL
9 records

Vega

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

CZ SI SK
8 records

Orion

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR IT
7 records

Rafzubex

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
10 records

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

CZ NL
10 records

Korina

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CZ RO SK
5 records

Foka

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

HR PL SI
5 records

Mery

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

BG IT
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

BG HU
6 records

Arosa

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL RO
9 records

Ashley

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES IT
5 records

Canino

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

ES FR
11 records

Toro

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

IT
5 records

Trifecta

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

ES
8 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

EMH

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

FR
10 records

Coronet

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
5 records

B3F45

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
8 records

Civpeak

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

9 records

Elara

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

CZ DE
5 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HR IT SI
4 records

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

HR IT SI
4 records

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