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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.

SIRIO

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
3 records

Siret

Protection expired

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
2 records

Rita

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

LV
2 records

Superamy

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Revidar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
2 records

Siberia

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
3 records

Saracen

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

SUM 0241

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

STRU M 310

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DE
2 records

Stroncia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Red Seal

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
3 records

Semira

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
8 records

Salonta

Protection expired

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

RO
2 records