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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.

Dropia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
5 records

Brando

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

FI
5 records

Araias

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
5 records

Wickson

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

4 records

Rubidoux

Active

Citrus trifoliata L. · Trifoliate orange

5 records

Amaral

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
4 records

Alopex

Active

Alopecurus pratensis L. · Meadow foxtail

DE
5 records

Gemini

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

8 records

Bona Dea

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
5 records

Leporello

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht HansGeorg Lembke KG

EE LT
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT SK
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
4 records

Monika

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT UA
5 records

Perinio KWS

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT DE
3 records

Hudineze

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

DK FR HR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

CZ DE HR
3 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Cereal Research non-profit Company (HU)

BG HU
5 records

Starof

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT UA
5 records

Kimmich

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

DE IT
5 records

Zébrune

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Domaine Public (FR)

FR PL
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE IT
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE IT
3 records

Wynnyk

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Sina Isabell Strube

DE UA
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT SK
3 records

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