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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.

Merapido

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
2 records

Nana

Active

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

CZ
2 records

MARFIL

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
2 records

Mv Dunasil

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Mamout

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

HU
3 records

Majana KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DK
2 records

Mixxture

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DK
2 records

Medina

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Jutkula

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Limasil

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Martinka

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
2 records

Isberi

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CZ
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Longino

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Kokko

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SE
3 records

Grass II

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

IT
2 records

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