Michel

The sugar beet hybrid MICHEL is a diploid sterile-based variety with a normal-sugar type (NZ). The root has a conical shape and is buried 80-90% in the soil, which contributes to its good stability and preservation. The average root mass is about 613 grams, and sugar content varies from 16.9% to 17.7%, ensuring high sugar yield up to 92.4 c/ha. The hybrid yield reaches 59.1 t/ha, confirming its high potential in sugar beet production. MICHEL is distinguished by its resistance to a range of diseases, including root rots, powdery mildew, cercosporosis, and rhizomania, which significantly reduces crop loss risks. Despite moderate resistance to cercosporosis and powdery mildew, the hybrid demonstrates high resistance to root rots and rhizomania. However, the variety's drought resistance is low, which should be taken into account when choosing growing conditions. The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in the Central Chernozem and North Caucasian regions, where it has shown high results in yield and sugar content. The leaf rosette of MICHEL is of medium size, dark green in color, and has a spreading shape. The variety has good storage quality, is resistant to cold snaps and bolting, which makes it suitable for medium harvest dates. These characteristics make MICHEL a reliable choice for farmers aiming to obtain a high and quality yield of sugar beet.