Sugar beet SCMS (A-1 X 11301) is a biennial plant that in its first growing year forms an elongated root with dense white pulp and basal leaves forming a rosette. This root is the main raw material for sugar production, which has high nutritional value and wide application in the food industry.
In addition to sugar, the processing of sugar beet allows obtaining a range of by-products, which find important application in various industries. Pulp is used as a juicy and nutritious feed for livestock, such as cattle. Molasses serves as a raw material for the production of alcohol, glycerin, citric acid, yeast and organic acids, making it a valuable component in the chemical and food industries.
Moreover, sugar beet is used to produce defectate, which is an indispensable fertilizer for agricultural crops, contributing to improved soil fertility. Ethanol is also produced from beets, which is used as biofuel and can successfully replace diesel fuel, which contributes to the development of environmentally clean energy sources. Thus, sugar beet SCMS (A-1 X 11301) is a universal and economically beneficial plant with a wide range of applications.
