Sugar Beet Varieties 2018 It s all in the seed SEEDING THE FUTURE SINCE 1856
Content 04 BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet Varieties 2018 08 DAPHNA RZ+BCN 09 CANTONA KWS RZ+BCN 10 BCN Identify, Act and Protect Yields 12 SENADA KWS RZ 13 DARNELLA KWS RZ 14 SABATINA KWS RZ 15 ALISHA KWS RZ 16 SANDRA KWS RZ+AYPR Content 03
Sugar Beet varieties for 2018 Adapted from the BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 Rz1 rhizomania varieties NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Cayman Thor Springbok Haydn Hornet Stingray Pasteur DAPHNA SENADA KWS Landon DARNELLA KWS CANTONA KWS ALISHA KWS BTS 860 SABATINA KWS BTS 470 BTS 3325 Degas Bloodhound Flixter Firefly Aurora SANDRA KWS Status: (C) = control variety 1 R(C) R R(C) R(C) R(C) R R(C) PR1 PR1 PR1 PR2 PR2 PR2 PR2 PR3 PR3 PR1 PR1 PR1 PR2 PR2 PR3 S CROP YIELDS MEAN Adjusted tonnes % of C=100 % 2 113.6 t / ha 100.4 100.2 100.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.4 106.9 105.6 104.7 104.3 104.2 104.2 103.9 103.8 103.5 103.0 102.0 100.8 100.4 100.4 100.1 98.3 Sugar yield % of C=100 % 2 17.3 t / ha 100.5 100.4 100.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.4 107.2 105.9 104.4 104.7 104.2 103.9 103.8 103.9 103.5 102.9 101.9 101.0 101.2 100.7 100.4 98.3 Root yield % of C=100 % 2 96.5 t / ha 101.2 101.7 99.6 100.1 99.8 100.0 99.3 109.1 107.5 102.7 106.2 103.8 102.2 102.7 105.1 103.2 101.8 101.1 102.0 105.2 102.1 102.4 98.2 Sugar content % 18.0 % 17.8 17.7 18.0 17.9 18.0 17.9 18.0 17.7 17.7 18.2 17.7 18.0 18.2 18.1 17.7 18.0 18.1 18.1 17.8 17.3 17.7 17.6 18.0 BOLTERS per 100,000 plants/ha X Unsuitable for sowing BEFORE Mid March MEAN X X X X X X X X Early sowing, before 5 March 3 6,745 / ha 6,031 4,070 10,169 3,808 9,990 9,093 5,730 5,516 15,218 20,086 18,454 7,590 11,474 8,572 8,441 13,997 3,487 7,570 2,882 5,471 4,058 9,162 23,044 Normal sowing 45 / ha 54 38 96 7 52 50 14 72 161 62 64 89 57 7 21 102 35 0 0 14 45 72 122 Adjusted tonnes % of the control varieties of the BBRO RL 2018 108.0 106.0 104.0 102.0 100.0 98.0 96.0 PRE-GAPPING ESTABLISHMENT 94.0 Control 100 % 102.2 99.5 99.5 99.0 99.0 100.0 100.3 97.4 96.3 102.2 100.5 99.7 98.3 101.0 99.0 101.7 99.9 97.5 101.1 98.6 99.9 100.7 98.0 DISEASE 1 = high leaf infection 9 = very low leaf infection 4 Rust 5 5 7 6 5 5 6 4 (7) (7) (7) (3) (6) (7) (6) 6 6 (7) (5) (4) (3) (3) 5 5 CAYMAN THOR SPRINGBOK HAYDIN HORNERT STINGRAY PASTEUR DAPHNA SENDADA KWS LANDON DARNELLA KWS CANTONA KWS ALISHA KWS BTS 860 SABATINA KWS BTS 470 BTS 3325 DEGAS BLOODHOUND FLIXTER FIREFLY AURORA SANDRA KWS * Powdery mildew 4 (4) (2) (3) (4) (4) (4) (4) (6) (7) (4) (5) (6) (6) (5) (5) (6) (5) (3) (3) (4) (5) (2) (5) OTHER CLAIMS AYPR (Aggressive rhizomania) Y BCN (as claimed by the Breeder) Y Y Y Y Y * AYPR resistant variety Source: BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 1 Newly listed varieties (PR1 / PS1) have results from three years using approximately 1 kg breeders seed. 2 Yields based on an average plant population of 106,000 plants / ha in these trials. Differences in yields of less than 3 % should be treated with reserve. 3 The ratings from normal sowings are applicable for sowing after mid-march in most seasons. 4 Observations taken from inoculated trials not taken to yield. Brackets indicate figure derived from fewer than 3 years of data Source: Taken from the BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet Varieties (Based on trials from 2014 2016). Full data set can be found at: www.bbro.co.uk
DAPHNA Unbeatable adjusted yield at 106.9 % of controls * Low early sown bolters CANTONA KWS Top 5 for adjusted yields 104.2 % of controls * BCN tolerant BCN tolerant NEW Use alongside DAPHNA for BCN tolerance without compromising yield Don t miss out on breeding progress! The best variety for the UK The first BCN-tolerant variety to top the BBRO Recommended List, Daphna outperformed all varieties in trial over three contrasting seasons. More than 6 % higher yielding than the control varieties, DAPHNA has proven potential to improve enterprise gross margins. A low bolter count in the early sown window and with excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew, DAPHNA is suited to all farm situations and locations. NEW CANTONA the perfect complement to DAPHNA CANTONA KWS still an excellent performer and the outstanding second choice variety for those with positive BCN samples. A high sugar content of 18 % makes it a good choice to those further away from the sugar factory. A solid resistance to both powdery mildew and rust and a noted strong performance against downy mildew in BBRO trials prove CANTONA KWS to be a strong variety for most farming situations. Good early-sown performance further supports its appeal. Capture your extra 6 % yield kws-uk.com/madebybreeding DAPHNA is more than 6 % higher yielding than the control varieties grown in the RL trials Adjusted tonnes % of control varieties The relative yields of BCN tolerant varieties on the 2018 BBRO Recommended List Adjusted tonnes % of control varieties 106.0 106.0 104.0 104.0 102.0 102.0 100.0 100.0 98.0 98.0 DAPHNA CAYMAN (C) SPRINGBOK (C) HAYDN (C) HORNET (C) PASTEUR (C) DAPHNA CANTONA KWS FLIXTER THOR AURORA Source: BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 Source: BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 08 DAPHNA CANTONA KWS 09
Beet Cyst Nematode Identify, Act and Protect Yields Beet Cyst Nematode in the UK positive BCN soil samples Common risk factors Warm and moist soils Tight crop rotation What are Beet Cyst Nematodes (BCN)? 1 mm long eelworms that invade and feed from the root cells. Each cyst holds up to 200 eggs and larvae. The first 10 % of yield losses mostly shows no visible symptoms. Host plants e. g. OSR Spread by cultivation & machinery Patches of wilting leaves under midday sun What to do against nematodes? Observation + 1. Soil sampling Crop 2. rotation Choose BCN 3. tolerant varieties Stunted and deformed root growth BCN + 52 t / ha root yield 75 t / ha root yield Roots develop a bearded appearance BCN Non-tolerant variety (under BCN infestation) BCN tolerant variety (under BCN infestation) Visible white or brown cysts on root hairs The effect: 30 60 % Yield losses Source: BBRO, 2016 Regularly check soil and crop for BCN infestation. Annual soil sampling will indicate population levels. BCN infestation decreases by approx. 40 % per year in non-host plants. A wide crop rotation helps to reduce infestation. There are now no yield penalties for BCN tolerant varieties. Drill BCN tolerant varieties alongside non-tolerant varieties in suspected fields. Monitor for any differences during the season. 10 11
SENADA KWS The best combined disease resistance of any recommended variety * High yields across all seasons DARNELLA KWS Top four adjusted yield 104.3 %* Excellent sugar yield 104.7 %* Noted resistance to Downy mildew No. 1 for a healthy canopy The best combined resistance to powdery mil dew and rust of any recommended variety and the second-highest yielding variety on the RL at 105.6 % of controls makes SEDANA KWS an impressive all-round performer. SENADA KWS delivers its best performances when sown from mid-march which will appeal to growers wanting a range of varieties to spread the drilling workload. NEW Proven performance over five seasons Last year s highest yielding variety, DARNELLA KWS has shown great consistency across four years of trials. Growers can be confident that whatever the season, DARNELLA KWS will perform well. Unsuited to drilling before mid-march, DARNELLA KWS has good resistance to powdery mildew and its resistance to downy mildew was noted in BBRO trials making it an obvious choice for those in this situation. SENADA KWS has the best combined disease resistance of any variety grown in BBRO trials BBRO disease scoring * 7 6 5 4 3 2 Downy Mildew Infection x Sugar Yield (Swaffham Bulbeck, 2015) Downy Mildew Infection (%) 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 1 SENADA KWS SPRINGBOK CAYMAN HAYDN HORNET PASTEUR 8 10 12 14 Rust Powdery mildew * 1 = high leaf infection 9 = very low leaf infection KWS Varieties Other Varieties 0 Sugar Yield (t / ha) Source: BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 Source: BBRO trials 2015 12 SENADA KWS DARNELLA KWS 13
SABATINA KWS The UK s most popular variety in 2016 and 2017 High adjusted yields 103.8 %* Strong resistance to downy mildew ALISHA KWS Exceptional sugar content 18.2 %* High adjusted yield 104.2 %* Strong against downy mildew A season long performer SABATINA KWS is a proven performer and the most widely sown variety of 2016 and 2017. Its continued strong performance in trials places it in the top 10 highest-yielding varieties and comfortably ahead of the control varieties. Its reliable performance and good resistance to the principal foliar diseases means it is expected to be popular with growers again for drilling in spring 2018. Reduce your haulage costs A proven performer with a high sugar content of 18.2 % makes ALISHA KWS highly suited to those located far from a sugar factory. While not suitable for drilling before mid-march it performs strongly after this time and is another strong choice for those wanting a range of varieties to cover the drilling window. Good resistance to both rust and powdery mildew combined with noted resistance to downy mildew ensure ALISHA KWS will be another popular variety among growers in 2018. SABATINA KWS s impressive yield explains its popularity among growers Adjusted tonnes % of control varieties ALISHA KWS reduces your haulage costs with its exceptional sugar content Sugar content % 104.0 18.2 102.0 18.0 100.0 17.8 98.0 17.6 SABATINA KWS CAYMAN (C) SPRINGBOK (C) HAYDN (C) HORNET (C) PASTEUR (C) ALISHA KWS CAYMAN (C) SPRINGBOK (C) HAYDN (C) HORNET (C) PASTEUR (C) Source: BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 Source: BBRO Recommended List of Sugar Beet varieties 2018 14 SABATINA KWS ALISHA KWS 15
SANDRA KWS Rz1 + Rz2 genes resistant to Rhizomania Reduce sub-clinical yield losses Specially recommended for use against AYPR strains KWS Contacts Ben Bishop Country Manager Sugar Beet Phone: 01763 207304 Mobile: 07717 844441 ben.bishop@kws.com Ingke Deimel Agroservice & Sales Support Mobile: 07890 562615 ingke.deimel@kws.com For the strongest rhizomania resistance Containing the Rz2 gene in addition to the standard Rz1 gene, SANDRA KWS has double-rhizo resistance and provides growers with the best possible means of beating rhizomania. BBRO research shows that where soils contain the AYPR strain of rhizomania, SANDRA KWS ensures a greater level of protection. It is the only variety to choose if rhizomania is affecting your business performance. Adrian Freeman Suffolk, Essex Mobile: 07748 807107 John Goodchild Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex Mobile: 07836 525363 Adrian Boor Rutland, Leicstershire, Cambridgeshire Mobile: 07734 394116 Andrew Howseman Lincolnshire Mobile: 07970 491952 Richard Limb Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire Mobile: 07860 256699 Angus Kennedy Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire Mobile: 07976 610838 James Kennedy Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire Mobile: 07813 662847 John Knight Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire Mobile: 07966 498421 Lower virus in root = greater protection ELISA values (LSD (5 %) = 0.09) 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 SARACEN VALESKA ISABELLA KWS SANDRA KWS Source: Brooms Barn 2012 16 SANDRA KWS
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