BO 26 X EO 12 is a variety of sugar beet, an important agricultural crop widely grown for sugar and related products. Sugar beet is a heat-loving and heat-tolerant crop; the optimal temperature for its growth is 20-22°C, although photosynthesis occurs successfully at temperatures above 40°C. Seeds can germinate at temperatures from +5°C, but conditions in the range of 13-15°C are considered most favorable. The plant requires sufficient light for high sugar content and yield, as insufficient lighting negatively affects these indicators.
Sugar beet forms an elongated root with firm white flesh and basal leaves forming a rosette. During the intensive growth of roots, especially in July-August, the crop needs a large amount of moisture. Thanks to a well-developed root system capable of absorbing water from a depth of up to 2.5 meters, beet has good drought resistance. Lack of moisture leads to increased nitrogen content in roots, which may affect the quality of the crop.
Sugar beet is used not only for sugar production, the content of which in modern varieties reaches 18-20%, but also for obtaining various by-products. All parts of the plant find application: molasses is used in the production of alcohol, glycerin, citric acid, yeast and organic acids; defecate serves as a valuable fertilizer; pulp is a nutritious feed for livestock. In addition, ethanol is obtained from sugar beet, which is used as a biofuel, replacing diesel fuel and gasoline.
