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Breeding by NUBiP: Stability in Variable Climatic Conditions

Winter rapeseed "Smaragt" is a product of extensive research conducted by the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP). In the current landscape of agricultural production, where the risk of harvest loss due to pathogens and adverse weather is high, this hybrid stands out due to its balanced genetics. As a simple linear hybrid, it is tailored for farmers seeking reliability and predictability within intensive cultivation systems.

Biological Defense and Productivity

The primary advantage of "Smaragt" is its pronounced resistance to a complex of diseases that traditionally diminish the profitability of rapeseed crops. The breeding process focused on mitigating threats associated with phoma stem canker, as well as a wide spectrum of viral diseases, including beet western yellows virus and leaf curl virus. Special attention should be paid to its resistance to turnip yellows virus, which enables the plant to maintain photosynthetic activity even under significant infection pressure.

• Type: Simple linear hybrid of winter rapeseed.
• Yield Potential: 40–50 dt/ha, making it a competitive choice in the mid-to-high market segment.
• Recommended Seeding Rate: 400,000 to 500,000 plants per hectare, depending on soil-climatic zones and sowing dates.

The reputation of hybrids from NUBiP is built on their adaptability to Ukrainian chernozems. "Smaragt" does not require extreme expenditures on fungicidal protection, as its biological potential allows it to effectively suppress pathogen pressure during early growth stages and critical phases of vegetation. By choosing this hybrid, producers opt for rational resource management and a guaranteed result in regions where viral infections pose a constant threat to crop quality.