CROPPING BEHAVIOR OF SOME SUGAR BEET VARIETIES IN TRANSYLVANIAN PLAIN CONDITIONS

The researches done on an experimental field in Turda aimed to follow the cropping behavior of 37 sugar beet varieties: Abondamx, Amulet, Belini, Berlioz, Cavallo, Danube, Eduarda, Fighter, Gallant Ro, Gallant Cz, Grinta, Hi 1354, Ilias, Ingrida, Jadranka, Jasmina, Logan, Marino, Matti, Mesange, Monsum, Natura, Octopus, Papillon, Proteus, Rivolta, Steffka, Sy Probus, Sy Robustus, Tatry, Vangelis, Vendetta, Victor, Vienetta, Wapiti, Zeppelin și Macumba. The most productive varieties proved to be Natura, Papillon and Vienetta, with a sugar percentage of more than 18%