kultivarvalg

Kultivarvalg, also called cultivar selection, is the process of choosing which cultivated plant varieties (cultivars) should be propagated, produced, or released for a given environment or market.

The selection aims to identify cultivars that combine high yield and quality with resilience to local climate and pests, while meeting market preferences and production constraints.

The process typically involves setting breeding objectives, screening large numbers of candidate cultivars in controlled and field trials, and assessing performance across sites and years to capture environmental variation.

Key criteria include yield, product quality, maturity timing, post-harvest characteristics, disease and pest resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and input requirements (fertilizer, water).

Evaluation uses standardized trial protocols, statistical analyses to judge stability and adaptability, and often participatory trials with farmers and industry stakeholders.

Regulatory framework includes seed certification, variety release, and breeders' rights; cultivar choices influence sustainability, biodiversity, and long-term resilience.

Kultivarvalg is essential for crops, fruit, ornamental plants, and vegetables; it supports efficient resource use and enables farmers to respond to climate change and market demand.