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CONVISO® SMART
A new Level of Innovation in Sugar Beet Weed Control
The SMART way to grow sugar beet
Classic breeding techniques were used to identify and to integrate the tolerance to ALS-inhibitors into KWS breeding programs to make CONVISO® SMART varieties the perfect partner of the new herbicide. The sugar beet weed control system CONVISO® SMART is jointly being developed by KWS SAAT SE and Bayer.
SMART Breeding
CONVISO® SMART is an innovative weed control system for sugar beet. Two key components are working hand in hand:
SMART Choice
1. Innovative SMART KWS Varieties
- Developed with classical breeding methods
- Best crop safety to the new herbicide (no impact on crop development)
- Utilisation of full yield potential
2. Effective, broad-spectrum herbicide
- Broadleaved weeds including many hard to control species
- Sensitive grass weeds
- Volunteer cereals, weed beet
3. More flexible and efficient weed control
Smaller quantities of active ingredients
Recommended target dose rate per season is 1.0 l/ha
Less frequent applications
1-2 sprayings in a time period of approx. 14 days
Broader application window
The optimum for an application is reached at the 1-3 leaf stage of weeds, but possible up to 6 leaves depending on the species (with full dosage 1.0 l/ha)
More flexibility
The new herbicide can be applied:
- Independent from growth stage and growth conditions of the beet
- Independent from weather conditions before or after the application
Wide application window
Application only on SMART KWS Varieties
The new herbicide can be combined with any classic herbicide registered for the use in sugar beet.
Positive environmental effect
Resulting from less applications, the new herbicide can lead to a significant reduction of active substances and CO2 released into the environment.
