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KWS receives approval in France for high–yielding winter rapeseed varieties with new resistance
Aug. 16, 2019
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
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Adelmo KWS and Feliciano KWS, two high-yielding winter rapeseed varieties that are resistant to fungal infection caused by Phoma, are now available in France for the 2019/2020 sowing season. KWS has obtained approval in France for two innovative winter rapeseed varieties. Both offer high yields and great resistance to fungal infection caused by Phoma. Infection with the Phoma fungus can result in heavy losses of yield in rapeseed cultivation.
“Following long and intensive research and development work, we’re now delighted to offer Adelmo KWS and Feliciano KWS, two varieties with very high resistance to Phoma as well as top-class yield,” said José Manuel Bustos, Head of Business Unit Cereals at KWS.
Of the 30 varieties tested by France’s national approval authorities, the two KWS varieties ranked among the top 3 in terms of resistance to infection. Feliciano KWS exhibited the lowest intensity of Phoma infection in the tests. The newly approved varieties are therefore well suited for locations where there is a high risk from fungi.
With a cultivation area of around 1.2 million hectares, France is one of the key regions for growing winter rapeseed in Europe. The newly approved varieties will help KWS strengthen its market position moving ahead (current market share: 17%).
Phoma – a fungus to be taken seriously
Phoma is a fungus that infects rapeseed stands, usually in the fall. Apart from the leaves, the fungus infects the root crown, from where it spreads to the stems. It decreases the transport of nutrients and water through the plants’ pathways. Typical symptoms, which can be seen on the stem and root crown, are a black coloration and, in the later stage, the formation of spore carriers.
Source: KWS
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