HILLESHÖG develops its own range of ALS-tolerant sugar beet varieties, marketed under the CONVISO® SMART brand.
What is CONVISO® SMART?
CONVISO® SMART is an innovative weed control system for sugar beet. It combines ALS-tolerant sugar beet varieties (called CONVISO® SMART varieties) with Bayer’s CONVISO® ONE herbicide, a broad-spectrum ALS-inhibitor.
How the CONVISO® SMART system works
In CONVISO® SMART sugar beet varieties, a specific enzyme responsible for producing branched-chain amino acids (valine, leucine, and isoleucine) is modified so that the herbicide cannot bind to it. As a result, the herbicide targets the weeds but leaves the crop unaffected, allowing ALS-tolerant sugar beets to continue growing normally even under herbicide application.
Benefits of the CONVISO® SMART system for the farmer
- Reliability and efficacy
- Simplification of sugar beet management
- Improved application flexibility
- Best possible crop safety
- Reduced impact on the environment
Interested in our CONVISO® SMART varieties?
For more information and available varieties in your region, please contact your local HILLESHÖG representative.