Amarone is a new conventional variety boasting the TuYV resistance trait and has gained recommendation
for the north region. Amarone joins the list as the second highest yielding variety in the North with yields of
105%. It is a short stiff stemmed variety with an excellent disease resistance with 7 for light leaf spot and a 6
for phoma stem canker. The variety has strong autumn dynamic growth profile and strong spring vigour
| AMARONE | Elgar | Nikita | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 107 | 98 | 96 |
| East/West | 109 | 98 | 95 |
| North | 104 | 98 | 98 |
Data from AHDB RL winter oilseed rape trials harvest 2021. On the 1-9 scales, high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance) characteristics marked with a * are breeders perspective.
| AMARONE | Blazen | Aspire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging Resistance | [8] | [8] | 8 |
| Stem Stiffness | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Height (cm) | 143 | 148 | 140 |
| Earliness of flowering | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Earliness of Maturity | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Oil Content (@ 9% Moisture) | 45.1 | 44.5 | 45.5 |
| TuYV | R | - | R |
Data from AHDB RL winter oilseed rape Recommended List 2022/23. On the 1-9 scales, high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance) characteristics marked with a * are breeders perspective.
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