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.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Potato dry matter 509 Maize Dry Matter 370 Tomato Dry Matter 329 Dry matter — perennial ryegrass 156 Maize Dry Matter 131 Alfalfa dry matter 96 Dry matter — fodder beet 94 Dry matter in carrots 90 Dry Matter — Italian Ryegrass 73 Dry matter — onion 69 Dry matter — onion 58 Dry matter content in pepper 54 Dry matter — Italian ryegrass 49 Dry matter — Red clover 45 Dry matter — sugar beet 43 Dry Matter — Table Beet 38 Dry matter — Tall fescue 34 Dry matter — hybrid ryegrass 33 Dry matter — soybean 32 Sorghum Dry Matter 30 Dry matter — Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) 30 Dry matter — Timothy-grass 29 Dry matter in peas 29 Dry Matter — Garden Strawberry 26

Found in these crops

Potato 509 Maize 474 Tomato 274 Maize 191 Perennial ryegrass 185 Alfalfa 112 Mangelwurzel 102 Carrot 86 Italian ryegrass 84 Red clover 68 Onion 67 Onion 58

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.