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Variety traits

Yield

Yield is the volume of produce obtained per unit area, reflecting the realization of a variety's genetic potential under specific growing conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 67 000 varieties reference book.

A variety's yield represents the volume of produce harvested per unit area and is categorized into potential, projected, biological, and actual yield. It manifests as the result of the plant's genetic capabilities being realized, limited by external environmental conditions and the effectiveness of applied agricultural practices.

This indicator depends on the suitability of the variety to soil and climatic conditions, the level of agronomy, the quality of preceding crops, and genotype stability. Assessing yield structure includes an analysis of stand density, tillering, number of grains or tubers, and thousand kernel weight, which allows for the determination of productivity formation factors.

For accurate variety comparison during variety trials, indicators are adjusted to standard moisture content and correlated with a control variety standard. When selecting a variety, ecological plasticity, yield variability across different years, and statistical significance of data, expressed through the least significant difference, are taken into account.

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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.

Avalon

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

J. Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.

DE NL
6 records

Atalana

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Ackermann Saatzucht GmbH & Co KG

CZ DE
5 records

Astafor

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

FR IT
7 records

Andrada

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Rozalia Kadar, Maria Moldovan, Vasile Moldovan,

RO UA
8 records

Alienor

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.

BE FR
8 records

Algebra

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
6 records

Artagnan

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research SNC (FR)

FR IT
6 records

Alameda

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GesmbH & Co KG (AT)

AT FR
5 records

Alamado

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

FR NL
6 records

Aischa

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG

AT UA
6 records

Albatros

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR SI
4 records

Aris

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

DK GR
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

GU GREEN UNION LTD

ES
4 records

Aba

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

VEREDELINGSSTATION AG

BE DE
5 records

Angara

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
5 records

Aaposito

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

DE SK
6 records

Andol

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

DK FR
5 records

Agata

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

IT PL
4 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

FR HR
5 records

Amiral

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG (DE)

DE FR
6 records

Adelia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA
5 records

Alora

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT CZ
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR HR
7 records

Aberelite

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

JONES LLINOS| Llinos Jones c/o Welsh Plant Breeding Station

DE FR
6 records