Sugar beet Jamira

Technological Potential of the Yamira Hybrid

The Yamira sugar beet from the Polish breeding company KHBC Sp. z o.o. is a prime example of balanced genetics tailored for intensive agriculture. The key value of this hybrid lies in its ability to maintain productivity under high disease pressure, which is critical for obtaining a marketable root crop with specific sugar content parameters.

Biological Protection and Immune Profile

One of the main challenges in beet cultivation is the susceptibility of the leaf canopy and root system to fungal infections. Yamira demonstrates significant resistance to the following threats:

• Cercospora leaf spot: genetic resistance allows for reduced fungicide applications while maintaining the leaf assimilation area until the end of the vegetation period.
• Powdery mildew: KHBC's breeding minimizes the risks of premature wilting, which directly affects sugar accumulation.
• Root rots: the reinforced immunity of the root crop allows it to successfully resist soil-borne pathogens, ensuring high crop survival during harvest.

Morphology and Sugar Accumulation

The root has a distinct cylindrical-conical shape, which is considered optimal for mechanized harvesting. The medium size of the root allows for high plant density per hectare, which, combined with a sugar content of 17-18%, guarantees a stable yield of the final product per unit area. The precise architecture of the root promotes deep penetration into the soil horizon and easy extraction without damaging the taproot, thereby minimizing harvesting losses.