Discover SESVanderHave's new generation of cercospora tolerant sugar beet varieties.
Cercospora leaf spot (CLS) is a leaf disease caused by a fungus, named Cercospora beticola. It is the most destructive sugar beet leaf disease, with potential losses above 30%. Cercospora is present in most regions where sugar beets are grown. Read more about leaf diseases here!
Our CERCOTECH® sugar beet varieties combine a strong Cercospora tolerance and high sugar yield.
What are the benefits of CERCOTECH® varieties for farmers?
- Helps to preserve yield and sugar content under medium to strong pressure
- Helps to keep Cercospora inoculum in the field under control from year to year
- Further optimises the number of fungicide applications, which makes sugar beet growing more convenient and is safer and better for the environment
CERCOTECH® best practices
It is best to always combine CERCOTECH® varieties with:
- A fungicide programme adapted to disease development
- Long crop rotation
- Incorporation of crop residues into the soil
Left: classic variety, right: CERCOTECH® variety
Good to remember...
When you sow a SESVanderHave variety, you sow a variety that is easier to grow!
Would you like more information about CERCOTECH®?
To know more about CERCOTECH® or the available varieties in your region, please contact your local sales representative.