Yield and quality component of sugar beet grown under northern Turkey conditions

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to determine the yield and quality performance of two sugar beet cultivars (Duetto and Leila) at five locations from Northern Turkey during 2004 and 2005 growing seasons. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results of analysis of variance revealed significant differences among cultivars and locations with regard to parameters tested, cv. Leila was found to be superior to cv. Duetto with its high fresh root yield. Two locations (Bafra and G. haciköy) showed significantly higher fresh root and extract sugar yields. Lower values of non-sugar impurities (K, Na and ?-amino-N content of root) and higher values of quality traits (sugar and extract sugar content and juice purity) were also observed in the same locations. © 2007 Academic Journals.