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DORIKE is a tetraploid Italian ryegrass convincing by very good yield performance and the outstanding health. In Germany the variety achieved fantastic marks in resistance towards rust and bacteria wilt. Winter hardiness and great standing ability are additional important characteristics. In summary DORIKE is one of the top varieties in the Italian ryegrass segment.

National listing/Official recommendation:
AR, BY, DE, RU, UK

  • high-yielding variety
  • outstanding resistances, esp. towards rust
  • very good winter hardiness and standing ability

Suitability

Ploidy tetraploid
Maturity early to inter
Ploidy tetraploid
Maturity early to inter

Yield characteristics

Dry matter yield total
6
medium to high
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
5
medium
Dry matter yield - further cuts
6
medium to high
Dry matter yield total
6
medium to high
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
5
medium
Dry matter yield - further cuts
6
medium to high

Plant stand development

Early growth development
5
medium
Susceptibility to winter damage
5
medium
Tendency to lodging
4
low to medium
Early growth development
5
medium
Susceptibility to winter damage
5
medium
Tendency to lodging
4
low to medium

Healthiness

Susceptibility to rust
3
low
Susceptibility to bacterial wilt
4
low to medium

Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.

Susceptibility to rust
3
low
Susceptibility to bacterial wilt
4
low to medium

Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.

All information, recommendations and representations contained herein are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.