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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.

Birgit

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

DE
2 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Bily

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Cowichan

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL
4 records

Belimo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Bibei

Active

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

ES
2 records

Bunker

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Chamorro

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ES
2 records

Belcanto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Cornistar

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RO
2 records

Cordelle

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SK
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Celeste

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
2 records

Demeter

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
4 records