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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

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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.

WL 324

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

EE
2 records

Tropix

Active

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

NL
2 records

Tritonex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Yoda

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Tonika

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Vega

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Valkýra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SE
2 records

Winca

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ
3 records

Vanity

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Våmhus

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SE
3 records

Tarina

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

RO
3 records

Valerica

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica (Suckow) C. K. Schneid. · Nectarine

RO
2 records

Verdeal

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PT
2 records

Ulrika KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DK
2 records

UG 3002

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Valika

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

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