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Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group Sugar beet · Agricultural · bred by SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A. (BE)

also searched as: континентал

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the Z/NZ-type and is recommended for early and medium harvest dates. The yield potential is 70–90 tons per hectare with sugar content in the range of 22–23%. The root crop forms a crown above the soil surface, which is adapted for the operation of harvesting machinery.

The plant possesses complex resistance to diseases: it shows high resistance to rhizomania, medium resistance to powdery mildew, and a score of 7 on the scale for resistance to cercospora leaf spot. The hybrid is also characterized by resistance to bolting and a low content of molasses-forming compounds.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QZ

terminated no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A. (BE) Developed the variety
Applicant
Vander Have Sugar Beet Seed B.V., Rilland NL 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SesVanderhave H.B./C.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A., Tienen BE Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • HU Hungary Protection expired

    № 215413

    Registration
    8 December 2005
    Terminated
    31 December 2015
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 197778

  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 07013042

    Application
    14 December 2007
    Terminated
    14 January 2022
  • HR Croatia Protection expired

    № 1002749

    Application
    30 December 2007
    Registration
    8 February 2010
    Terminated
    9 March 2021

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