Forum
Rapeseed
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A high-yielding variety with excellent oil content and low erucic acid levels.
Description
Reliable Yields for Spring Rapeseed
The «Forum» variety is a choice for those who prioritize predictable results and high-quality commercial grain. This spring rapeseed from the VNIIMK research center has proven itself as a high-performance crop: with proper technology, the yield potential reaches 60–70 dt/ha. For an agronomist, this means confidence in planning crop rotation and logistics, as the variety exhibits excellent uniformity.
Product Quality and Production Economics
A key indicator of «Forum» is the low content of erucic acid and glucosinolates (9–10 mmol), classifying the seeds as "00" (double-low rapeseed). This significantly simplifies sales, opening doors to food and feed processing markets. An oil content of 40–45% ensures steady demand from processors.
- Technological Suitability: The variety shows high lodging resistance, which is critical during heavy rains and mechanized harvesting.
- Scalability: Genetics, refined with the participation of international breeding centers (UK, Australia), provide the variety with plasticity across various soil and climatic conditions.
- Logistical Efficiency: High commercial grain output per hectare minimizes costs per unit of production.
Working with «Forum» provides a predictable outcome. The variety is forgiving during sowing due to high germination energy and uniform emergence, reducing the need for reseeding. It is crucial to monitor moisture levels and ensure timely pest protection in the early stages; the crop quickly builds vegetative mass, shading the soil and suppressing weeds.
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Type of Rape
Type of Rape
Winter rape is a long-day plant, characterized by weak winter hardiness. It may be damaged at temperatures of -8 to -10°C, so it is most commonly grown in regions with mild winters. The most favorable temperature for growth and development of rape is 18-24°C. It requires moisture... |
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| Oil Content | 40-45% |
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Glucosinolate Content, mmol
Glucosinolate Content, mmol
The second criterion for evaluating modern rapeseed varieties is the content of glucosinolates in dry fat-free matter, expressed in various units, for example, %, mg/g, μmol/g. Different countries have different standards for glucosinolate content, as it has been established that... |
9-10 |
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Erucic Acid Content
Erucic Acid Content
The amount of erucic acid is assessed as a percentage of the total fatty acid content in seed oil. Initially, rapeseed varieties containing less than 5% erucic acid in their seeds were named low-erucic or "0" varieties. Later, this threshold was changed, and "0" varieties now ref... |
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| Yield Potential | 60-70 ц/га |
| Catalog | Catalog → Rapeseed |
| Originator | V.S. Pustovoit VNIIMK |
| Originator | Зсоос-филиал Фгбну Фнцо |
| Originator | Baron-hay Court, South Perth, Wa 6151, Australia |
| Originator | Ewell Barn Graveney Road, Me 13 8Up, Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Originator | Av Du Capitaine N Tchorere |
| Originator | Jinghaisilu |
| Originator | Allee De La Sapiniere La Litiere 86600 Saint Sauvant |
| Country | Russia |
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