POL 163

Genetic Potential and Resistance of POL 163

The sugar beet hybrid POL 163 from the Belgian company Sesvanderhave Nv/Sa is a balanced solution for farms operating in environments with high infection pressure. The key feature of this diploid hybrid lies in the combination of a versatile productivity profile with a robust biological defense mechanism.

Agronomic Characteristics

• Productivity Profile: Classified as an NE (normal-yielding) type with pronounced Z (sugar-type) characteristics. This allows growers to achieve high processing yields while maintaining excellent sugar output per hectare.
• Biological Protection: The breeder has prioritized comprehensive resistance. The hybrid demonstrates high tolerance to the most dangerous sugar beet pathogens: Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia, and Cercospora. Special attention in the breeding process was given to preventing various types of rot, which is critical for maintaining root weight during storage.

In practice, POL 163 shows consistent development during the initial stages of vegetation. The diploid ploidy ensures the stability of the genetic material, which guarantees uniform emergence and crop leveling, facilitating mechanized field operations. In intensive farming conditions, this hybrid reaches its potential through the quality formation of the root, which is resistant to lodging and mechanical damage during harvest.