Sugar beet PREMIERE

Genetic Sugar Yield Potential

The 'Premiere' sugar beet hybrid from the German breeding company Strube is the result of long-term efforts to stabilize high sugar yields in intensive farming conditions. The hybrid's key attribute is its ability to accumulate sugar within the 18–20% range even under moderate solar radiation, making it highly valuable in regions with variable climates.

Phytopathological Defense

The technical advantage of 'Premiere' lies in its breeding-based resistance to a complex of foliar diseases. The hybrid's engineering is focused on reducing fungicide application costs:

• Cercospora: A high tolerance threshold allows the leaf canopy to remain green until late autumn, which is critical for the final stage of sugar accumulation.
• Ramularia and Powdery Mildew: Integrated resistance markers minimize stress from these pathogens, preserving the plant's metabolic activity during peak temperature periods.

This combination of traits allows agronomists to plan harvest schedules more flexibly, without fearing a sharp decline in root quality during prolonged growing seasons. The originator, Strube, has ensured high germination rates and uniform development during early stages, laying the foundation for an even stand.

Practical Recommendations

'Premiere' is a tool for operations focused on balancing root mass with technological quality. Using this hybrid is justified in fields with high infection pressure, where the risk of epiphytotics is above average. The stability of these characteristics is verified by Strube GmbH&Co.KG breeding centers, ensuring that the stated performance metrics reflect real-world field results.