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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.

Kundry

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

CZ NL SK
4 records

Kawemaja

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE ES HR
5 records

Merdame

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR IT
8 records

Yumir

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE IT NL
5 records

Sumgita

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

FR IT NL
7 records

Grandiosa

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES NL PL
4 records

Edabriz

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

FR HU NL
9 records

BTS 7160

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ DE UA
4 records

Coscia

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

FR NL SI
13 records

Lotos

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

HR PL SI
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR HU
6 records

Losan

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

CZ NL SK
12 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL SI
8 records

Vina

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

ES NL
8 records

Harbrite

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ PL SK
4 records

Daygon

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

FR IT NL
10 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Kale Group) · Kale

IE
5 records

Tarpan

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ SK
4 records

Rubaca

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

HU IT
7 records

Mayette

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

FR NL SI
7 records

Tarna

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

CZ HU
4 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES FR
6 records

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