OLINDIGO

Genetic defense: the key to Olindigo yield

Winter rapeseed «Olindigo» by the French breeding company Lidea is a population variety focused on stable production under challenging phytosanitary conditions. Unlike modern hybrids, working with a variety requires a specific approach to plant density: to realize its yield potential, a seeding rate that ensures 500,000 plants per hectare is recommended. This approach allows for the formation of an optimal canopy, where each plant has sufficient space and resources to develop a robust root system.

The phytosanitary barrier

The primary technological value of «Olindigo» lies in its comprehensive resistance to the main pathogens that limit rapeseed cultivation in Europe. The genetic code of the variety is adapted to withstand a number of dangerous fungal and viral diseases:

• Phoma and Verticillium: The variety demonstrates high field tolerance to pathogens that attack the vascular system and the root collar, which is critical during the pod-filling period.
• Sclerotinia and Cylindrosporiosis: Thanks to Lidea’s breeding solutions, the plant effectively suppresses infection development, reducing the need for additional fungicide applications.
• Viral block: A key advantage is the genetic resistance to Turnip Yellows Virus (TuYV), as well as various yellowing and leaf-rolling viruses. These diseases, often transmitted by aphids, can significantly reduce seed weight, but «Olindigo» mitigates these risks at the DNA level.

Choosing this variety is ideal for farmers looking to reduce pesticide loads and minimize losses from pathogens that are difficult to control chemically. The stability of the population makes it a reliable tool in any crop rotation system.