SMART BRIGA KWS

Technological potential of the KWS Smart Briga hybrid

The KWS Smart Briga sugar beet is a cutting-edge solution for farms implementing the SMART KWS system. The hybrid is based on triploid genetics, ensuring balanced yields while maintaining high technological quality of the root crop. Classified as a normal (NZ) type regarding productivity, this hybrid optimizes the plant's energy distribution for sugar accumulation without compromising root weight under adverse conditions.

Biological protection and stress resistance

The core value of this hybrid lies in its robust genetic shield against primary pathogens that limit the profitability of beet production. Under field conditions, KWS Smart Briga demonstrates high tolerance to the following threats:

• Rhizomania: genetically fixed resistance allows for maintained productivity even in infected soils.
• Cercospora: the slowed development of the pathogen on the leaf canopy reduces the need for additional fungicide applications, which is critical for intensive farming.
• Fusarium: KWS breeding focuses on suppressing root system infection, ensuring product integrity and shelf-life during storage.

Incorporating KWS Smart Briga into the SMART system allows for the use of highly selective herbicides, radically simplifying weed control. The absence of phytotoxicity following application allows the crop to develop without stress-induced growth pauses, which translates directly into higher net sugar per hectare by harvest time.