Variety traits

Lodging of sage

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Lodging of sage is the leaning or breaking of stems, which hinders mechanized harvesting and reduces raw material quality due to plant contact with the soil.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Sage, where this is mentioned in the description.

In the state variety testing system, a 5-point scale is used to evaluate the lodging resistance of sage. Visual assessment is carried out throughout the growing season up to harvest, with documentation of the plant growth stage, the nature of the damage, and external factors such as waterlogging or improper agricultural practices.

The lodging trait is most pronounced in tall sage varieties and is triggered by excessive nitrogen fertilization or high seeding density. Lodging resistance is an important indicator of variety value, as low resistance leads to the development of rot in the lower parts of the stems and yield losses during mowing.

General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.

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Varieties of Sage mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.