Sugar beet MS 849

Balanced productivity and high sugar content

When selecting sugar beet hybrids for regions with high infection pressure, agronomists prioritize genetic resistance. The MS 849 hybrid from the Belgian company Sesvanderhave Nv/Sa is a reliable tool for operations looking to minimize harvest losses caused by leaf and root pathogens.

Genetic protection against disease

The primary advantage of MS 849 is its comprehensive disease resistance profile. Developed by Sesvanderhave, this hybrid exhibits high tolerance to rhizomania—a common culprit for yield reduction—and strong resistance to cercospora. In humid and warm summer conditions, when fungal diseases spread rapidly, this hybrid allows farmers to optimize fungicide programs while maintaining a healthy canopy until the harvest phase.

Agronomic value and harvesting

Practical application of MS 849 demonstrates consistent sugar accumulation in the 18–20% range. For processing plants, this high quality is a significant advantage, ensuring better logistics and efficiency. The hybrid is characterized by uniform root development, which minimizes mechanical harvesting losses and facilitates cleaning in the field.

• Highly responsive to intensive fertilization programs.
• Suitable for early to mid-season planting.
• Excellent storage stability in short-term pile storage.

By choosing MS 849, producers gain a balanced hybrid that combines resilience against major pathogens with high yield potential, even under fluctuating climatic conditions.