Fodder beet Abatisa

Stable yields in changing conditions

Ukrainian sugar beet breeding has taken a significant leap forward, and the "Abbatisa" hybrid from VNIS is a prime example of how local development successfully competes with European counterparts. Specifically created to adapt to the climatic realities of Ukraine, this diploid hybrid has become a reliable tool for agronomists aiming for a balance between yield volume and sugar content.

Agronomic profile and resilience

"Abbatisa" belongs to the popular NZ (Normal-Sugar) type. This specialization makes it highly sought after by farms looking for stability across years with varying humidity and temperature conditions. A key advantage is not only the 16-17% sugar content but also its tolerance to a range of pathogens that traditionally reduce the profitability of sugar beet cultivation:

• Cercospora: The hybrid possesses increased resistance, minimizing the costs of fungicide protection.
• Root rot (Damping-off): Due to its high germination energy, seedlings pass the critical phase faster, becoming less vulnerable.
• Rot: Good storability and resistance to root rots preserve the root weight until harvest.

Root characteristics

The medium-sized, cone-shaped root allows for mechanized harvesting with minimal losses. This is particularly important when working on different soil types, where the classic geometry of "Abbatisa" ensures clean extraction from the ground. The diploid ploidy type guarantees a predictable reaction to agronomic practices, simplifying cultivation cycle planning.

The hybrid has established itself as a versatile solution. In addition to sugar beet production, it is often used as a component of the feed base for livestock farming, where energy value and product purity are paramount. VNIS continues to maintain the reputation of "Abbatisa" as a workhorse that does not require overly complex technology while consistently delivering quality results on fields of any scale.