Creation of new diploid and tetraploid multigerm and monogerm pollinator lines
Department of Sugar Beet Breeding and Seed Production
Brief description of the department's activities
The department conducts comprehensive research on creating highly productive sugar beet hybrids based on the use of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS).
The division's activities are focused on breeding hybrid components combining high sugar content with manufacturability in industrial processing.
The most important aspect of the work is primary seed production, aimed at preserving the genetic purity of lines and obtaining high-quality seeds.
The department integrates modern methods for assessing root quality and resistance to root rots into the breeding process.
Main research areas
Breeding for increased digestion (sugar content), technological qualities of juice, and reduction of 'harmful' nitrogen content
Evaluation and selection of breeding material for resistance to major pathogens (cercospora, powdery mildew, root eater)
Improvement of methods for growing mother roots and stecklings to ensure maximum yield of certified seeds
Development of adaptive technologies for cultivating hybrids that minimize sugar losses during storage in clamps
Key results and achievements of the department
Sugar beet hybrids with a potential sugar yield of 8–10 t/ha and high juice purity were created
Patents for new components and hybrids successfully passed State testing were obtained
A biennial seed production cycle system ensuring high germination and monogermity of the material was implemented
Regulations for protecting seed plants from pests and diseases, ensuring a stable seed crop, were developed
International projects
Cooperation and exchange
The department exchanges sugar beet genetic resources with leading foreign breeding centers. Joint ecological tests of hybrids are carried out to assess their plasticity in various soil and climatic conditions.
Department publications
Articles, monographs, recommendations
The research results of employees are regularly published in high-ranking scientific journals (VAK, Scopus). The main publications are devoted to the genetics of CMS, the correlation of root weight with sugar content, and pre-sowing seed preparation technologies.
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