Wheat SU Mangold

Genetic Potential and Adaptability of SU Mangold

German breeding by Strube is traditionally focused on stability under stressful climatic conditions, and the winter wheat SU Mangold is a prime example of this approach. This beardless variety demonstrates robust adaptability, backed by an impressive winter hardiness rating of 8 points. For agronomists, this translates to minimal risks of thinning stands after harsh winters and a uniform start to vegetation in the spring.

Phytosanitary Barrier

Technologically, this variety is engineered to perform well under high infection pressure. Strube breeders have paid particular attention to resistance against key cereal pathogens:

• Comprehensive Leaf Spot Protection: Genetic resistance to Mycosphaerella, brown spot, and powdery mildew significantly reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications during the growing season.
• Ear Protection: High resistance to Fusarium head blight minimizes risks of grain quality loss and mycotoxin accumulation, which is critical for export and the food industry.
• Septoria: The variety exhibits strong immunity to Septoria, preventing the premature wilting of the flag leaf.

Agronomic Indicators and Yield Potential

With a vegetation period of 260–270 days, the variety falls into the mid-season category, allowing for effective use of moisture during the autumn-winter period. A key feature of SU Mangold is its grain quality: the gluten content is consistently maintained above 30%. With a potential yield of 5–6 tons per hectare, the variety is a balanced solution for farms focused on producing high-quality milling wheat.

Good resistance to lodging allows the variety to effectively respond to intensive fertilization technologies without sacrificing spike productivity. Altogether, this makes SU Mangold a reliable tool for agronomists aiming for predictable, high-quality results in challenging agricultural environments.