Sugar beet of the variety 1007-1 is a diploid hybrid developed in the Murmansk region. The plant is of medium height with semi-upright leaves of medium length and a wide leaf blade of intense green color without anthocyanin coloring. The root crop is narrowly conical, of medium length and width, deeply embedded in the soil, which contributes to its stability and high-quality development. Seeds of this variety have a single-seeded fruit and a single-stem structure, with seedlings having a hypocotyl colored in anthocyanin by 60-79%.
Sugar beet is an important agricultural crop widely grown in Ukraine and other regions. Seeds can germinate at temperatures from +5°C, although optimal growth conditions are in the range of 13-15°C. Modern varieties, including 1007-1, are characterized by high sugar content — from 18 to 20%, which makes them valuable for the sugar industry. To achieve maximum yield and sweetness, plants need a sufficient level of illumination, as a lack of light negatively affects these indicators.
Sugar beet is a biennial plant, in the first year forming an elongated root crop with hard white flesh and basal leaves forming a rosette. In addition to sugar production, beet processing allows using all parts of the plant without waste. By-products of processing, such as pulp, molasses, and defectate, are of great importance: molasses is used in the production of alcohol, glycerin, citric acid, and yeast, defectate serves as a valuable fertilizer, and pulp is used as nutritious feed for farm animals. Additionally, ethanol is obtained from sugar beet, which can serve as alternative fuel, replacing gasoline and diesel fuel.
