Helge Flüß
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Helge Flüß has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Heike Pannwitt
Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)—Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology, Erwin-Baur-Strasse 27, 06484 Quedlinburg, Germany
1 shared publication - Katja Thiele
Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)—Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology, Erwin-Baur-Strasse 27, 06484 Quedlinburg, Germany
1 shared publication - René Kaiser
Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)—Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultural Crops, Rudolf-Schick-Platz 3a, 18190 Groß Lüsewitz, Germany
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Autumn Sowing and Site-Adapted Harvest Timing Stabilize Rubber Yield in Taraxacum kok-saghyz
To mitigate supply risks associated with Hevea brasiliensis, Taraxacum kok-saghyz is being developed as a promising temperate source of natural rubber. For it to be successfully integrated into conventional cropping systems, optimized agronomic practices are required. The present study investigates the effects of sowing season (spring vs. autumn) and harvest timing (June–October) on rubber yield, determined by root dry weight and rubber content. Field trials were conducted at two contrasting locations in Germany using wild-type T. kok-saghyz and the interspecific hybrid ‘Hyb207’. Root dry weight accumulation was influenced by genotype, sowing season, harvest date and site conditions. Despite this variability, autumn sowing increased modeled root dry weight by approximately 81% and rubber content by 84% on average compared to spring sowing. In addition, autumn-sown plants reached peak root dry weight earlier in the season than their spring-sown counterparts. These results demonstrate that strategic selection of sowing and harvest windows is critical for optimizing yield formation. Site-specific management strategies can enhance biomass production and facilitate the integration of Tks into temperate cropping systems.
Open AccessAutumn Sowing and Site-Adapted Harvest Timing Stabilize Rubber Yield in Taraxacum kok-saghyz
To mitigate supply risks associated with Hevea brasiliensis, Taraxacum kok-saghyz is being developed as a promising temperate source of natural rubber. For it to be successfully integrated into conventional cropping systems, optimized agronomic practices are required. The present study investigates the effects of sowing season (spring vs. autumn) and harvest timing (June–October) on rubber yield, determined by root dry weight and rubber content. Field trials were conducted at two contrasting locations in Germany using wild-type T. kok-saghyz and the interspecific hybrid ‘Hyb207’. Root dry weight accumulation was influenced by genotype, sowing season, harvest date and site conditions. Despite this variability, autumn sowing increased modeled root dry weight by approximately 81% and rubber content by 84% on average compared to spring sowing. In addition, autumn-sown plants reached peak root dry weight earlier in the season than their spring-sown counterparts. These results demonstrate that strategic selection of sowing and harvest windows is critical for optimizing yield formation. Site-specific management strategies can enhance biomass production and facilitate the integration of Tks into temperate cropping systems.