High yielding newcomer helps growers fight disease epidemic

摘要

Architect, a new rapeseed variety, is the only one on the Recommended List that has resistance to turnip yellows virus. Richard Allison finds out what it can offer.Oilseed rape growers now have a high yielding option that offers resistance to the turnip yellows virus, which can reduce yields by up to 30%.Architect is the only variety on the current AHDB Recommended List that has resistance to the virus. It replaces Amalie, which was some 10% behind the top yielder for gross output on the previous year's list.