THE NOVEL APPROACH OF FARMING.

THE NOVEL APPROACH OF FARMING.

Evaluation of performance of ferti-activator Sanbio PLANTA on the production and quality of sugar beet variety ´Annika´ in Germany

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´.

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.

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.