MALUS

Genetic Potential and Protection

The Malus sugar beet hybrid from Strube is a classic normal-yield (NE) type, focusing on the synergy between root weight and sugar content. The hybrid's selection strategy addresses both soil-borne and airborne pathogens. Technically, this translates to high metabolic plant activity, allowing for the effective suppression of rhizomania and cercospora, even under high disease pressure environments.

Adaptability and Phytosanitary Properties

A key advantage of this hybrid is its segment-leading resistance to Aphanomyces root rot. In intensive farming systems, where crop rotation is often sugar beet-heavy, this trait is a critical survival factor during early growth stages. This comprehensive protection is reinforced by resistance to powdery mildew and various types of rot, significantly reducing the need for intensive fungicide applications.

Agronomic Characteristics

• Shape and Geometry: The round root shape ensures optimal soil space utilization, which simplifies mechanical harvesting processes and minimizes harvest losses during lifting.
• Sugar Concentration: A content of 19–20% positions this hybrid in the premium segment, ensuring high profitability for raw material processing.
• Sowing Recommendations: The recommended stand density is 90,000–100,000 plants per hectare. Adhering to this range allows the plant to reach its full genetic yield potential without compromising sugar quality due to nutrient competition.