Plant breeders see a hybrid variety future

摘要

German plant breeder DSV believes the future is with hybrid winter oilseed rape varieties, as they establish better than conventional ones in the autumn. Heino Schaupp, DSV area manager, told Farmers Weekly that hybrids give better yield stability, rooting and disease resistance than conventionals. He expected hybrids to increase their share of the UK oilseed rape market from 55% currently, towards the 80% share held in Germany.