ALZZA

Genetic Protection and Yield Potential: RAGT Alzze

The winter rapeseed hybrid Alzze from the French breeding center Societe Ragt 2N S.A.S represents a highly specialized genetic solution designed to manage challenging field phytosanitary conditions. The primary engineering focus for this hybrid is robust resistance to pathogens, significantly reducing the fungicide requirements in intensive farming operations.

Phytopathological Profile

A key advantage of this hybrid is its resistance to clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae). For farms with intensive cruciferous crop rotations, this feature is critical. The Alzze genetic profile is reinforced with tolerance to phoma leaf spot and cylindrosporium, along with enhanced immunity to verticillium wilt. Resistance to bacteriosis completes the defense complex, ensuring the maintenance of photosynthetic surface area until harvest.

Agrobiological Characteristics

• Type: Simple linear hybrid.
• Plant Height: 170-180 cm, providing a balanced architecture for efficient harvesting and optimal branching.
• Oil Content: 45-50%, making it a highly profitable crop for processing.
• Grain Quality: Low erucic acid content and glucosinolate levels of 14-15 µmol meet stringent standards for food and feed-grade rapeseed.

Cultivation Technology

The integration of Clearfield technology allows for the effective control of a broad spectrum of weeds, including difficult-to-control species, without crop suppression. The optimal planting density is 400,000 plants per hectare. Adhering to this density allows the hybrid to fully realize its yield potential of 60-70 dt/ha, ensuring adequate nutrient uptake per plant and uniform pod maturation.