Profile
The tetraploid intermediate Perennial ryegrass BOTOND impresses with a very high yield in the further cuts and in total (BSA grades 7) combined with suberb persistence and winter hardiness. In addition it has a low susceptibility to rust, sothat BOTOND is the perfect choice for healthy and high yielding forage growing.
National listing/Official recommendation:
DE, NL
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persistent top yielder
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very high total yield
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good winter hardiness
Suitability
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | inter | |
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | inter | |
Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
7
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high |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
6
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medium to high |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
7
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high |
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Dry matter yield total
7
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
6
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
7
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
6
|
medium to strong |
|---|---|---|
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
4
|
low to medium |
| Tendency to lodging |
5
|
medium |
| Persistence |
7
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high |
| Sward density |
5
|
medium |
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Early growth development
6
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Susceptibility to winter damage
4
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Tendency to lodging
5
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Persistence
7
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Sward density
5
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
4
|
low to medium |
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Susceptibility to rust
4
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Quality
| Inflorescence formation in aftermath |
4
|
low to medium |
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2022 and our own results.
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Inflorescence formation in aftermath
4
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2022 and our own results.
All specified informations, recommendations and representations mentioned here 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 excludes adhesion for damage or claims for damages, resulting of the use for the variety specified in this description. Mixture compositions may change if individual varieties are not available. As of 10/2022. Subject to change without notice.