Forage species

LESTRIS

Red clover

The ultra resistance!
LESTRIS has been subject to a very strict selection focused on diseases resistance and its ability to produce as a multi-species mix.

Fonctionnal benefits

  • Ultra-resistance to diseases
  • Ultra-production
  • Ultra-performance in forage mix.

Benefits in detail

Thank to its rigorous selection, LESTRIS clearly distinguishes itself concerning the resistance to anthracnose and shows a very important production potential.

Ultra resistant to diseases:

  • LESTRIS is innovating through its great resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose (respective rating of 7.3 and 7.7).
  • The anthracnose is very harmful in terms of longevity of the varieties because this fungus causes damages to the stems and to the petioles, leading to the plant death.

Ultra productive:

  • LESTRIS shows a very important production potential: it’s part of the list of recommended varieties in Switzerland (2013-2014) in which it got the best yielding rating (rating of 8.9).

Ultra performance in forage mix:

  • Whether it’s in combination with some ryegrass or perennial grasses, LESTRIS distinguishes itself by its very long persistence and its great performance in forage mixes (respective ratings of 5.3 and 5).

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