Profile
The tetraploid intermediate Perennial ryegrass BOTOND impresses with a very high yield in the first cut and in total (BSA grades 7) combined with suberb persistence and winter hardiness. In addition it has a low susceptibility to rust, so that 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 |
7
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high |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
6
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medium to high |
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Dry matter yield total
7
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
7
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
6
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
6
|
medium to strong |
|---|---|---|
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
4
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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
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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) 2024 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) 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.