Sorghum REGGAL

Genetic Potential and Adaptability of the Reggal Hybrid

The French breeding expertise of RAGT focuses on complex resistance, and the Reggal hybrid is a prime example. This sorghum hybrid demonstrates high plasticity, allowing growers to operate efficiently under both intensive farming conditions and less favorable soil and climatic factors. The core advantage of RAGT 2n genetics lies in the precise balance between vegetative mass development and the formation of well-filled, high-quality grain.

Phytosanitary Profile and Reliability

One of the primary challenges in sorghum cultivation is fungal infection, which can reduce yields by 30-40%. Reggal possesses distinct genetic resistance to the most destructive pathogens:

• Sorghum Smut: The hybrid effectively blocks fungal development during the heading stage, preventing the replacement of grains with spore masses.
• Helminthosporium: The leaf apparatus retains photosynthetic activity for a longer period, which directly impacts grain filling and overall quality metrics.

These biological solutions allow for a reduction in fungicide applications, significantly lowering the production cost per ton.

Dual-Purpose Utility: Grain and Silage

The white-grain trait of this hybrid is more than just a visual characteristic. In processing terms, white sorghum grain contains fewer tannins and pigments, making it a preferred raw material for the food industry and high-quality livestock feed. The application range of Reggal is highly flexible: its robust biomass enables the production of high-quality silage with elevated sugar content, while its high grain density ensures maximum yield during mechanical harvesting. Technically, this provides agronomists with a "safety maneuver": if conditions become unfavorable during the maturation phase, the crop can be shifted toward forage use without incurring critical economic losses.