Göldenitz, Germany (November 13, 2015) – The production of sugar beet in Europe suffers from major problems in terms of yield, quality and production costs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of ferti-activator Sanbio PLANTA on productivity and quality of sugar beet variety ´Annika´.
This project is being carried out within the framework of the program for the technological and economic development of sugar beet in Europe and the collaboration between AGRO -NORD GmbH and SANBOS GmbH, Germany.
1. Materials and methods
1.1 Basic data
Season: 2015
Location: Göldenitz – Germany
Trial organisation: AGRO-NORD Kürzinger GmbH, Testing laboratory for phyto-diagnostics, field trials and plant protection
Sugar beet variety: Annika, approved since 2011, seed maker: KWS
Trial field: randomized block design, 4 replications
Plot size: 3m x 10m
Scoring: yield, content of sugar, AminoN, K, N, standard mass loss
Soil quality: silty loam
Rain fall: April – October 394 mm
2015 was a very dry season. During April just 42% and annual just 82% of the long-term average value (477 mm)
Product: Sanbio PLANTA, manufactured by SANBOS GmbH, Germany
Dosage: 1.5 kg/ha, 300 l water/ha
No. of application: 1
Mode of application: soil treatment
Date of planting: 10/04/2015
Date of application: 09/06/2015, BBCH 13
Date of harvest: 13/11/2015
1.2 Product presentation
Table 1. Product presentation of Sanbio PLANTA
| Product name | Composition | Description | Application |
| Sanbio PLANTA | Activated blend of natural seaweed, nutrients, trace elements, selectively and adapted highly effective natural bacterial cultures and mycorrhiza fungi, activated by SANBIO Biocatalytical Stimulation Technology | Fertilizer and biological activator (certified in France, Germany, EC, USA)Stimulation of plant growth and immunityBetter protection against fungal diseases and biotic and abiotic stressBetter control of factors favorable to plant growthBetter germination and growth of vegetation and development of roots and shootsColonization of roots by beneficial microorganismsBetter mobilization and assimilation of nutrientsEarly flowering and maturationIncreased production and improved quality | Dosage: 1.5 kg / ha in 200-500 l of water No. of application: 1-2 Mode of application: Soil application Stage of application: 3-5 leaf stage |
1.2 Rain fall
Table 2. Rainfall during season
| Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | |
| 2015 | 22.8 | 57.1 | 75.6 | 69.8 | 65.8 | 51.4 | 51.7 |
2. Results
2.1 Yield of sugar beets
Figure 1. Yield of sugar beets (t/ha) compared to untreated lot
The yield of sugar beets was increased by 4,35 t/ha, resp. +6.8 %, compared to untreated control lot. The calculated average revenue by 35,50 €/t* (quota rates 51 €/t) is significant.
The average beet yield in 2015 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state was 67 tonnes/ha.
The plot treated with Sanbio® PPLANTA achieved higher performance.
*Umbrella Association of sugar beet producer in Norther Germany (DNZ)
2.2 Yield of sugar
Figure 2. Yield of sugar (t/ha) compared to untreated lot
The yield of sugar was increased by 1.04 t/ha, resp. +9%, compared to untreated control lot.
2.3 Sugar content
Figure 3. Sugar content (%) compared to untreated lot
The sugar content was increased by 0.4% compared to untreated control lot.
2.4 Quality parameter
Figure 4. Quality parameter AminoN, K, Na (mmol/1000g sugar beet) and standard mass loss SML (%) compared to untreated lot
The parameter AminoN value is a measure of generation of molassis to evaluate the quality of sugar. The AminoN value on the plot treated with Sanbio PLANTA was significantly lower than untreated control plot.
3. General information about sugar beet harvest 2015
The seeding of beets was made under favorable conditions during April.
However, cool weather and dryness (42% of the long-term mean) led to delay of sprouding. Outbreaks of disease and damage remained at a low level.
The rainfall in July and August and good weather conditions in September and October
led to good development of plants.
The achieved yield due to application of Sanbio PLANTA was the second-best yield in state Mecklenburg ever. It is 7% above the multiannual average.
4. Quality scoring
Table 3. Quality scoring of sugar from treated lot 1
Parameter |
Unit |
Quality category |
Score of lot 1 PLANTA |
|||
Good |
Average |
Bad |
Value |
Cat. |
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Sugar content |
% |
>18 |
16-18 |
<18 |
19.1 |
Good |
AminoN |
mmol/1000g |
8-12 |
12-20 |
>20 |
8.7 |
Good |
K |
mmol/1000g |
30-40 |
40-50 |
>50 |
48.4 |
Good |
Na |
mmol/1000g |
<3 |
3-7 |
>7 |
2.6 |
Good |
SML |
% |
<1.2 |
1.2-1.4 |
>1.4 |
1.3 |
Average |
5. Conclusion
To summarize, even the Sanbio PLANTA product was used very late in crop period the present study shows significantly positive effects of Sanbio PLANTA on productive performance.
The positive effects at glance:
• Higher harvest
• Higher sugar yield
• Higher sugar level
• Better quality regarding to non-sugar contents.