KARAT is a sugar beet hybrid intended for cultivation in the North Caucasus region. The plant is distinguished by its tall growth and forms a wide-conical root crop weighing approximately 748 grams. Average yield of root crops in this region reaches 628 centners per hectare, while the sugar content in the root crops is 16.4%, ensuring sugar collection at the level of 110.8 centners per hectare. The hybrid has moderate resistance to cercosporosis, which is important for preserving the yield and product quality.
Sugar beet KARAT is a biennial plant of the Amaranthaceae family, forming a root crop with firm white flesh and basal leaves forming a rosette. This crop is grown in open ground at optimal temperatures: for seed germination +10-12°C, for growth and development +20-22°C. The beet is characterized by good storability and transportability, which facilitates its storage and transportation.
The main purpose of sugar beet KARAT is sugar production, however, the plant is used comprehensively. In addition to sugar, pulp, molasses, and defecate are processed. Molasses is used in the production of alcohol, glycerin, citric acid, yeast, and organic acids. Defecate serves as a valuable fertilizer, and pulp is a nutritious feed for farm animals. In addition, ethanol is obtained from sugar beet, which is used as biofuel, replacing diesel fuel and gasoline.
