Compass

Status: Recommended List trials

Compass is a candidate in recommended list trials, showing all the attributes – high oil and seed yield, excellent straw characteristics, and good disease resistance – that are expected from a DSV hybrid.

Compass is a very high yielding restored hybrid winter oilseed rape. It is one of the most promising hybrid candidate in trial for consideration as an addition to the new Recommended Lists 2011 / 2012.

 Yield and Gross Output

Its excellent gross output potential is realised from its combination of very high seed yield in conjunction with massive oil content of 46.1%. At current price levels for OSR, its oil content delivers a substantial financial bonus over and above the value of its actual yield.

Straw Characteristics
Compass is a medium height variety with excellent straw characteristics and canopy architecture. It possesses very stiff straw (stem stiffness (9) and resistance to lodging (8)) with an easily harvested, upright canopy, which allows increased light penetration throughout the pod-filling period.

Disease Profile
A very strong package of disease resistance to both Light Leaf Spot (6) and Stem Canker (4) makes Compass a safe bet for all UK growers. Its excellent regional yield performances from the official trials stand as testament to its universal suitability.

Flowering and Maturity
Maximisation of the pod-filling phase is critical to achieving the full potential of any OSR variety. Compass is medium-late flowering (6) with a maturity date (5) that coincides with the maincrop OSR harvest. This means that the variety begins flowering after any threat of frost damage has passed and is fully ripe without any delay to harvest date.

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The above data has been sourced from the HGCA Recommended List 20010/2011