ALBERTO
Lolium westerwoldicum
Profile
The tetraploid annual ryegrass variety ALBERTO achieved an outstanding grade 7 by the german Federal Plant Variety Office in the characteristic dry matter yield first cut. The high yield in the first cut is secured by a low susceptibility to rust. Thus, ALBERTO is excellently suited for intercropping.
National listing/Official recommendation:
AR, BR, CL, DE, FR, MA, UK, UY
Sowing rate: 40-50 kg/ha
- ideal for intercropping
- outstanding in dry matter yield first cut
- remarkable low susceptibilty for rust
Suitability
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | early | |
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | early | |
Yield characteristics
| Intercropping - Dry matter yield 1st cut |
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high |
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Intercropping - Dry matter yield 1st cut
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Plant stand development
| Intercropping - Early growth development |
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medium to strong |
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| Tendency to lodging |
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medium |
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Tendency to lodging
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
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low |
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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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Susceptibility to rust
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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.