Sugar beet S 2364 M

Genetic defense and productivity of S 2364 M

The sugar beet hybrid S 2364 M from the Belgian breeding company Sesvanderhave Nv/Sa is engineered for intensive agricultural technologies where the phytosanitary condition of crops is a critical factor. The architecture of this hybrid focuses on creating a comprehensive barrier against the most destructive pathogens of the beet field.

Phytopathological resistance as the basis for yield

The key advantage of S 2364 M is its innate resistance to a complex of diseases that traditionally reduce root weight and sugar yield:

• Cercospora leaf spot: the hybrid possesses high tolerance to the pathogen Cercospora beticola, allowing the leaf apparatus to remain in an active photosynthetic state until harvest.
• Powdery mildew: genetic protection suppresses mycelium development at early stages, preventing premature foliage senescence.
• Rots: breeding solutions by Sesvanderhave have increased the root's resistance to soil-borne pathogens that cause root rots, which is critical for both storage and logistics.

Technological parameters of the root

From an agronomic perspective, the cylindrical-conical shape of S 2364 M is optimal for mechanized harvesting. The geometry of the root ensures minimal weight loss when extracted from soil of any density. The medium size of the root, combined with a high sugar concentration (in the 18-19% range), makes this hybrid an efficient tool for achieving high sugar yield per hectare. In practice, this translates to high efficiency during processing at sugar refineries: the stable sugar content allows for accurate forecasting of finished product yield already during the vegetation stage.