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To get the maximal yield out of your sugarbeet crop, crop protection is essential. Pests and diseases pose significant threats to your fields. Discover more about these threats and our solutions below.

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Rhizomania

Rhizomania is one of the most widespread sugarbeet diseases, with symptoms visible in both leaves and roots. Learn about its development, identification, and the most effective control strategies.

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Nematodes

Nematodes are small white worms that move through the soil, attaching themselves to the roots of sugarbeet plants and feeding on cell contents. Read more about their symptoms, methods of spread, and how to effectively manage them.

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Rhizoctonia

Rhizoctonia root rot, caused by a soil-borne fungus, results in dark brown rot spreading from the root to the crown. Discover more about how to identify, understand, and control this disease.

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Leaf diseases

Several types of fungal diseases can affect sugarbeet leaves, including cercospora, powdery mildew, rust, and ramularia. Learn to identify their symptoms, understand their spread, and explore effective control measures.