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Variety traits

Dry matter

Dry matter is the sum of all plant components excluding water, determining its nutritional value, keeping quality, and actual yield. This indicator is used as a marker to assess maturity stage and compare the productivity of different varieties.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 325 varieties reference book.

Dry matter represents the mass of all proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and mineral components of a plant after the removal of moisture. For an agronomist, this parameter is a fundamental characteristic that determines the feed value of a crop, harvest timing, and the subsequent keeping quality of the yield.

Dry matter content strongly depends on the type of crop, its growth stage, and physiological state. The indicator is measured as a percentage of the total mass and serves as an important marker when evaluating the resistance of varieties to abiotic stresses, such as drought or frost.

In variety trials, dry matter is used to standardize yield data, allowing for an objective comparison of varieties without distortions caused by differences in tissue hydration. The dry matter level is assessed either by the gravimetric drying method to constant weight or by rapid spectroscopy methods.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ SK
5 records

Piculet

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Jonadel

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR SI
5 records

Sandby

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Egelev

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Oranže

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ SK
3 records

Puikula

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

FI SE
4 records

Proteo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU NL
3 records

Hawai

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Brick

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ NL
3 records

Debby KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DE DK
3 records

Herzog

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
4 records

Cipro

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HR SI
3 records

Bobrava

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

CZ SK
3 records

Agnessa

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

HU
3 records

Horigin

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Anna

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HU
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Lexanna

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

SK
3 records

Arkta

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CZ
4 records

Zuleima

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

NL
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SK
4 records

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