Quality Of Sugar Beet Roots Research Articles

The influence of traditional and alternative fertilization systems on the productivity of sugar beet

Purpose. To investigate the influence of mineral, traditional and alternative organic-mineral fertilization systems on productivity and technological quality of sugar beet roots. Меthods. Long-term field and analytical. Results. Research data on the effectiveness of traditional and alternative fertilization systems in increasing the productivity and technological quality of sugar beet roots are given. The perspective of using straw, green mass of white mustard and mineral fertilizers to obtain high yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots under conditions of sufficient moisture on leached chernozem has been established. Conclusions. The mineral fertilizer system was inferior to the organic-mineral fertilization in terms of efficiency. The maximum dose of mineral fertilizers N120P80K120 ensured roots yield – 67.5 t/ha, sugar content – 17.9 %, sugar yield – 12.1 t/ha. The highest productivity of sugar beet was achieved with the application of 40 t/ha of manure + N90P60K90: yield of roots – 79.6 t/ha, sugar content – 18.2 %, sugar yield – 14.5 t/ha with an increase in yield compared to the control without fertilizers – by 37.0 t/ha, sugar yield – by 6.7 t/ha. The application of straw + green manure + N90P60K90 was determined to be promising under sugar beet: roots yield – 70.3 t/ha, sugar content – 18.2 %, sugar yield – 12.8 t/ha. The specified fertilization system was inferior to the application of 40 t/ha of manure + N90P60K90 in yield by 9.3 t/ha, sugar collection – by 1.7 t/ha. The use of fertilizers insignificantly increased the loss of sugar in molasses compared to the control without fertilizers: with the application of mineral fertilizers - by 0.01–0.05 %, 40 t/ha of manure + N90P60K90 – by 0.07 %, straw + green manure + N90P60K90 – by 0.04 %.

Effect of Form of Silicon and the Timing of a Single Foliar Application on Sugar Beet Yield

The aim of the study was the evaluation of silicon foliar application on sugar beet yield. In the years 2017–2019, the effect of a single foliar application of various forms of silicon (potassium silicate—PS, calcium silicate—CS, sodium metasilicate—SM, and orthosilicic stabilized acid—OSA) applied in the six-leaf phase of sugar beet, 7 and 14 days later on yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots was assessed. It was found that the form of silicon does not have a significant effect on the yield of sugar beet roots, and significantly modifies the biological yield of sugar and the pure sugar yield. The highest biological yield of sugar is achieved by the foliar application of PS, and the pure sugar yield by PS and OSA. The date of foliar application as well as the interaction of the date of application and silicon forms do not have a significant effect on the root yield, biological yield of sugar, and pure sugar yield. The form of silicon has a significant effect on the technological quality of sugar beet roots (sugar, α-amino nitrogen, potassium, and sodium content). The most beneficial effect on the sugar content and reduction of sodium content in sugar beet roots is the foliar application of OSA, and the reduction of α-amino nitrogen and potassium content—PS. The timing of the application of various forms of silicon has a significant effect on the sugar and potassium content in sugar beet roots. The most beneficial effect on the sugar content in the roots is the application carried out 7 days after the six-leaf phase of sugar beet, and the potassium content is most limited by the treatment 14 days after reaching this phase. The interaction of the timing of foliar application and the form of silicon significantly modifies the technological quality features of sugar beet roots: the content of sugar, α-amino nitrogen, potassium, and sodium. The results of the study proved the significant effect of silicon foliar application on the physiological parameters of plants, such as leaf area index (LAI), absorption of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) which are related to yield and sugar beet productivity.

Accounting of physical qualities of root crops during sugar beet reception and storage

This article studied the quality of sugar beet roots during storage. The determining factor in the efficiency of beet sugar production is the output of sugar at a plant. Root crops are characterized by a sharp change in technological quality depending on the areas of beet seeding, agrometeorological conditions of a year, cultivation technology and storage conditions. They are easily damaged during harvesting and transportation, they are relatively poorly stored. The physical properties of root crops depend mainly on the settings of the beet harvesters, weather conditions during the harvesting period; chemical properties depend on the varietal characteristics and agricultural cultivation techniques. When growing under the same conditions, varietal characteristics play a decisive role in the yield and technological quality of root crops. Therefore it is important to use two or three hybrids when growing on the farm, which belong to different groups according to the initial technological qualities and the level of sugar loss during storage. The hybrids must provide a high sugar yield during the sugar factory operation. Therefore, it is necessary to have hybrid-specific data on sugar yield during the entire harvesting period, the date of achieving maximum sugar content, resistance to gray rot and the intensity of sugar loss during the storage. Root crops with higher sugar content lose more sugar during prolonged storage, and its yield is reduced to a greater extent. Root crops of such hybrids should not be stored, but immediately sent for processing. Studies show that in piles where raw materials with 9–10 % of mechanically damaged root crops are stored, rotting processes are activated 4.5 times, and with 17– 18 % – 10 times faster compared to undamaged ones. To reduce the damage to root crops by gray rot during storage, biocidal preparations should be used. During storage in the field in open piles for 12 days, sugar losses in root crops reach 1.7 % in September in absolute weight. Sugar losses in such conditions reach 1.3 % in September and 0.9 % in October. The increased amount of green mass reduces the technological quality of root crops. For each per cent of green mass without storage, sugar yield is reduced by 0.2 %, molasses yield and sugar losses increase due to additional non-sugars in the juice. During storage such root crops germinate quickly, which reduces sugar yield. Key words: sugar beet, root crop, root crops quality, premature seeding, gray rot, piles.

The Potential Impact of The Quality of Sugar Beet Roots (Beta vulgaris L.) on Sugar Loss in The Beet Molasses

The Potential Impact of The Quality of Sugar Beet Roots (Beta vulgaris L.) on Sugar Loss in The Beet Molasses

Evaluation of chlorpyrifos and Beauveria bassiana as a strategy in the Egyptian sugar beet fields: impact on Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) and its associated predators populations and the sugar beetroot yield

BackgroundThe susceptibility of pests and natural enemies to conventional insecticides is a critical element in judging the success of integrated pest management programs implementing biological control as a tactic. In this study, the susceptibility of the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to an organophosphorus insecticide (chlorpyrifos) and the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana was evaluated through field applications during two successive sugar beet seasons. The populations of the coccinellid, chrysopid, and formicid predators were estimated to indicate pesticide risk assessment strategy. The root and sugar yields were compared during the whole experiment to emphasize the impact of both control strategies on the pre-harvest loss in this strategic crop.ResultsResults indicated that over the course of the two seasons of the investigation, chlorpyrifos significantly reduced the population density of S. littoralis and its associated predators. It showed a detrimental effect on S. littoralis larval population than untreated areas, causing an overall reduction of 97 and 92% during the 1st and 2nd seasons, respectively. The biopesticide based on entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana caused an overall reduction of S. littoralis, reaching 96 and 65% during the 1st and 2nd seasons, respectively. Meanwhile, B. bassiana slightly affects the population of predators compared to insecticide-free areas, so it was recommended for application in sugar beet fields without providing considerable risk to the associated insect predators. The sugar beetroot production and its sugar content increased significantly in both treatments during the two growing seasons compared to non-treated plots.ConclusionChlorpyrifos is not recommended for pest control; instead, B. bassiana is considered an effective biopesticide in the Egyptian sugar beet fields infested with S. littoralis as part of an integrated pest management program. Their effect was direct through reducing pest population and indirectly increasing the sugar beetroot production and increasing its total sugar content. Hence, both the sugar beetroot quality and quantity were improved favoring the microbial agent over the chemical insecticide in application for mitigating the chemical hazards toward the associated predators.

Quality and mass transport properties of sugar beet roots under short duration, high airflow post-harvest storage

Active ventilation of stored sugar beet roots is used to control system temperature and slow the loss of quality that occurs with plant respiration and the growth of pathogens. Ventilation can at the same time increase rates of dehydration and dehydration related stresses of the stored sugar beet roots. Recent research into the use of forced ventilation to modify temperature in in-field sugar beet root stores has suggested that a controlled dehydration of roots could lead to improvements in quality. This work aimed to investigate the impacts to sugar beet root quality from short-term, high volume airflow during post-harvest storage. A modified environment experimental setup was developed. The experiment tested four airflow rates over three levels of ventilation duration, with the longest duration being seven days. Air temperature and relative humidity was constant within each seven day run, but varied between runs. Results showed that a mean weight loss of 11.7% with a corresponding increase in sucrose content of 13.2% was achieved at the highest airflow rate and ventilation duration. These changes in quality were a result of the transfer of water from the sugar beet roots. No reduction in total sucrose or other quality parameters was observed. The dependence of the rate of water transfer from the roots on airflow rate was quantified as the convective mass transfer coefficient. Estimates are given and cross-validated using dimensional analysis.

Evaluation of sugar losses in beet molasses as affected by the quality of sugar beet roots

Evaluation of sugar losses in beet molasses as affected by the quality of sugar beet roots

Patterns of changes in the yield and quality of sugar beet roots under the application of measures increasing tolerance to water deficit in the Right Bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine

Purpose. To establish the yield and quality patterns of sugar beet under the application of measures to increase plant tolerance to water deficit in the conditions of unstable soil water content in the Right Bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine. Methods. Field experiment was carried out in the zone of unstable soil water content in the Right Bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine at the experimental field of the Institute of Bioenergy Crops and Sugar Beet of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (50.023194, 30.173895) in 2014–2018. Results. Weather conditions during the years of research varied, and the greatest need of sugar beet plants for water was observed in the period from the closing of the leaves in the row to the closing of the leaves between rows. At the stage of canopy closure (BBCH 30), the lowest soil water content was in the 0–50 cm soil layer in 2017, and the highest in 2014. The rest of the years had close to average indicators of the water content in soil. The use of moisture-retaining polymer provided additional 5 mm soil water accumulation the upper soil layers. Conclusions. The most effective agronomic measure was the use of Aquasorb moisture-retaining polymer, which contributed to an increase in the root yield by 12.47%. In general, the highest indicators of the root yield and sugar yield at factory were obtained with the combined application of moisture-retaining polymers Aquasorb (300 kg/ha), concentrate of soil bacteria Mirazonit (20 l/ha), growth regulator Kelpak SC (2 l/ha BBCH14 + 4 l/ha BBCH 18) and microfertiliser Alpha-Grow-Extra Beetroot (3 l/ha BBCH 18) – 79.0 t/ha and 15.95%, respectively. With the application of micro-fertiliser Micro-Mineralis (Beets) (1.5 l/ha BBCH 18), these indicators were 78.9 t/ha and 15.96%, respectively. This indicates that the mineral nutrition of sugar beets remained at the optimal level, ensuring obtaining of high-quality roots.

EFFECT TO CROP ROTATION AND FERTILIZATION SYSTEM IN YIELD AND TECHNOLOGICAL QUALITY IN SUGAR BEET (BETA VULGARIS L.)

he quality of sugar beet roots is estimated by the concentrations of K, Na and ?-amino nitrogen in cell fluid since sucrose content in the cell vacuole is the result of a balance of other active osmotic compounds (K and Na ions). Along with the increasing dose of organomineral fertilizers, sugar losses in molasses increase, the thin juice purity decreases, and, accordingly, white sugar yield decreases. Therefore, the optimal dose of fertilizers within the organomineral fertilization system on the typical leached chernozem (in the zone of sufficient soil moisture) was 40 t/ha of cattle manure + N90P110K130, which provides sugar yield of 6.37, 6.32, and 6.48 t/ha. Analysis of sugar yield per hectare under the conditions of insufficient soil moisture shows the importance of the right decision on short crop rotation. Thus, the highest sugar yield (5.73 t/ha) was observed in the grain – grass – hoed crop rotation against the background of 25 t/ha of cattle manure + N90P120K90. However, increased fertilizer doses, 25 t/ha of cattle manure + N135P180K135, causes a reduction in sugar yield and is not efficient in terms of additional input

Effect of the Application Date of Fertilizer Containing Silicon and Potassium on the Yield and Technological Quality of Sugar Beet Roots.

Water shortage and drought are a growing problem in Europe. Therefore, effective methods for limiting its effects are necessary. At the same time, the “field to fork” strategy adopted by the European Commission aims to achieve a significant reduction in the use of plant protection products and fertilizers in the European Union. In an experiment conducted in 2018–2020, the effect of the method of foliar fertilization containing silicon and potassium on the yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots was assessed. The fertilizer was used in seven combinations, differing in the number and time of application. The best results were obtained by treating plants during drought stress. The better soil moisture for the plants, the smaller the pure sugar yield increase was observed. It is difficult to clearly state which combination of silicon and potassium foliar application is optimal, as their effects do not differ greatly.

Effect of foliar application of a fertilizer containing silicon and calcium on the yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots

In the experiment carried out in Sahryń village (50°40′42″N, 23°47′35″E) in 2019–2020, the impact of threefold foliar application of Si and Ca-containing fertilizer, fourfold application of fungicides and the combination of both of these combinations on the yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots in conditions of strong infection pressure of Cercospora beticola Sacc. The effects were compared to the control. Triple foliar application of the fertilizer had a beneficial effect on the root, biological and pure yield of sugar. The biological and pure yield of sugar increased in the following sequence: control; 3x foliar application of the product with Si + Ca; 4x fungicide treatments; 3x foliar application of the product with Si + Ca + 4x fungicide treatments. A foliar application of silicon and calcium products can help implement a “field to fork” strategy.

Impact of Nano-Micronutrients as Foliar Fertilization on Yield and Quality of Sugar Beet Roots

Nanotechnology is one of the new technologies that entered almost all sides of our lives and were used in agriculture production. Nowadays, nanotechnology has expanded horizons in all fields of science. The study was aimed to investigate the response of yield and quality of sugar beet cv. Farida to foliar application of nano-microelements mixtures (Fe, Mn, Zn and B) with/without urea. Two field experiments were carried out in the experimental farm of the Etsa region in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt, during the two successive seasons (2015/16 and 2016/17). Fourteen treatments of four microelements as nano form sole and in combination with urea were applied and twelve traits were studied, growth traits, Juice quality traits and yield. showed that the best results were found when sugar beet plants were treated with nano-microelements 200 mg L-1+ urea 1% and was ranked as the first favorable treatments for root length and diameter, dry matter per plant as root, top and sugar yields in both seasons, followed by the treatment of Nano-microelements 160 mg L-1+urea 1% for most of the traits studied. From the obtained results, Conclusion: it could be concluded that the application of nano-microelements 200 mg L-1+urea 1% treatment for significantly produced higher yields associated with improving the quality traits of sugar beet and saving the plants' needs from micronutrient and nitrogen fertilizers if this fertilizer rate has been added in the form of nanoparticles.

Impact of Irrigation and Fertigation on the Yield and Quality of Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) in a Moderate Climate

In Poland, under conditions of the moderate climate and transition between maritime and continental climates, the average rainfall totals of the growing season are in the range of 350–400 mm; however, they are distinguished by great temporal and spatial variability. Climatological studies demonstrate that the drought frequency is approximately 30%. Therefore, under such conditions, irrigation has a supplementary and intervention nature and is applied only when dry periods occur. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of sprinkler irrigation and increased nitrogen fertilization on the yield and quality of sugar beet roots and yield of sugar. The average increase of the yield under irrigation was 18.1 t·ha−1 which constituted a 22.8% increase in the yield. Furthermore, there was a marked tendency of a higher sugar content in the roots of irrigated plants. The absolute, relative, and unit average sugar beet root yield increases obtained under the influence of sprinkler irrigation and the lack of a significant diversity in the sugar content in roots confirm that irrigation contributed to an appropriate pace of plant growth and development. The increased rate of nitrogen fertilization (N2) of 160 kg N·ha−1 plus an additional 40 kg N·ha−1 resulted in the significantly greater root yields compared to the control (N1) (160 kg N·ha−1), i.e., an average of 7.6 t·ha−1 (9%). Based on the crop-water production function, the maximum root yields were obtained for the N1 rate at a total precipitation and irrigation amount of 382 mm, compared with 367 mm for the N2 rate.

The effectiveness of silicon-containing preparations as fertilizers for sugar beet

The paper presents the results of trials of silicon-containing preparations ADK (amorphous silicon dioxide) and Risilika (pyrolysate of rice husks and straw) as fertilizers for sugar beet in field experiments. The experimental design included seven options: 1. Control; 2nd, 3rdand 4thoptions with the application of ADK into the soil at doses of 100, 250, 500 kg / ha; 5th,6thand 7thoptions - Risilika in appropriate doses. Both preparations had a positive effect on the nutrient regime of the soil (the content of available compounds of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and silicon), yield and quality of sugar beet roots. The yield of roots when using ADK as a fertilizer increased by 3.32-6.52 t/ha (14-27%), Risilika - by 1.92-4.75 t/ha (8-19%). The yield increases as a result of raising preparation doses. At the same time, the increase in sugar content provided an additional yield of more than 1 ton of sugar per hectare.

УРОЖАЙНОСТЬ, КАЧЕСТВО КОРНЕПЛОДОВ САХАРНОЙ СВЕКЛЫ И БИОЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ПРИ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ АГРОТЕХНОЛОГИЯХ НА ЧЕРНОЗЕМЕ ВЫЩЕЛОЧЕННОМ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ ЗОНЕ КРАСНОДАРСКОГО КРАЯ

УРОЖАЙНОСТЬ, КАЧЕСТВО КОРНЕПЛОДОВ САХАРНОЙ СВЕКЛЫ И БИОЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ПРИ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ АГРОТЕХНОЛОГИЯХ НА ЧЕРНОЗЕМЕ ВЫЩЕЛОЧЕННОМ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ ЗОНЕ КРАСНОДАРСКОГО КРАЯ

Growth regulators to increase sugar beet productivity

Purpose. To study the influence of the growth regulator NanoMineralis on the dynamics of growth, yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots, depending on the methods of its application.Methods. Field, analytical, statistical.Results. The research results on influence of the ways of growth regulator NanoMineralis application on dynamics of plants growth, synthesis of chlorophyll in leaf plates, yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots are presented. It was found that the growth regulator promoted the synthesis of chlorophyll, increased the dynamics of plants growth and development, and increased the productivity of sugar beets, which was accompanied by a decrease in the sugar content of the roots and the stability of their technological quality.Conclusions. The use of the NanoMineralis growth regulator increased the content of chlorophyll in sugar beet leaves compared to the control without the growth regulator in July by 0.12–0.19%, in August by 0.08–0.20%, in September by 0.03–0.09%. In the ‘Romul’ hybrid, the content of chlorophyll compared to the ‘Zluka’ hybrid was determined to be on 0.17–0.29% higher for seed treatment and on 0.15–0.28% higher for foliar application. The best dynamics of root mass growth was observed for the cultivation of the ‘Romul’ hybrid under double application of NanoMineralis. Root weight in July was 302 g, in August 553 g, in September 631g with the excess to Zluka hybrid by 48, 75 and 65 g, respectively, to control without growth regulator by 56, 77 and 79 g/plant. Seed treatment combined with foliar application of NanoMineralis in the phase of closing the leaves in row provided the highest productivity in ‘Romul’. Root yield was 62.7 t/ha, sugar content 15.9%, sugar yield 9.93 t/ha with the excess to ‘Zluka’ yield by 6.5 t/ha, sugar yield by 1.32 t/ha, compared to control without growth regulator by 8.2 and 0.98 t/ha, respectively. The technological quality of the roots was slightly affected by the use of the growth regulator and was determined mainly by the choice of the hybrid. When growing ‘Romul’, the potassium content in the roots was higher by 0.34–0.38 mg-eq./100 g, alpha-amine nitrogen by 0.16–0.17 mg-eg./100 g of crude weight, which increased the loss of sugar in molasses by 0.03–0.04% compared to ‘Zluka’.

Sugar beets grown in the strip-tillage system at different soil cultivation depths

Modifications in soil cultivation affect the quality and quantity of the yield of sugar beets. The crop density, yield and the external quality of sugar beet roots are highly dependent on the preparation of soil. The intensity and precision of fragmentation of the superficial soil layer and the adequate depth of plantation must enable normal development of sugar beets. The aim of the study was to determine the dependence between the depth of soil cultivation in the strip-tillage system used for sugar beet production and the state of the plantation after the emergence of crops as well as the yield quality and quantity. The research encompassed investigations of different depths of strip-tillage systems used for sugar beet production. The systems were evaluated according to the dynamics of crops’ emergence, density, yield and external quality of sugar beet roots.

The yield and technological quality of sugar beet roots cultivated in mulches

In 2005–2008, in several locations of southern Poland, the yield and technological root quality of two sugar beet cultivars (Esperanza and Henrike) cultivated in mustard mulch, straw mulch and in conventional tillage (with pre-winter plough) were investigated. Mustard mulch let to achieve the highest plant density during harvest. Replacing conventional ploughing with mustard mulch caused 9.4% root yield increase and with straw mulch 11.2%. Cultivation system had no effect on the content of sucrose and melassigenic components in the roots, except for potassium. Technological sugar yields obtained from mustard mulch were by 8.0% and in straw mulch by 11.3% higher than in the conventional tillage. Cv. Esperanza allowed getting the higher root yield, average fresh mass of single root and technological sugar yield, than cv. Henrike. In addition, lower content of alpha-amino-nitrogen was obtained from roots of the cv. Esperenza. In contrast, higher sucrose content and lower sodium content were found in the roots of cv. Henrike. The lowest variability in the sugar beet root yield features and technological quality was achieved from straw mulch.

Sugarbeet Response to Broadcast and Starter Phosphorus Applications in the Red River Valley of Minnesota

Field trials were conducted over eight site‐years in the Red River Valley of Minnesota to test sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) response to broadcast and starter P fertilizer. Experimental sites were selected based on low soil test P (≤7 mg P kg−1 Olsen P) and soil textures ranging from sandy loam to silty clay. Incremental P fertilizer rates from 0 up to 102 kg P2O5 ha−1 were broadcast and incorporated before planting sugarbeet with or without 14 kg P2O5 ha−1 liquid starter (14‐L) applied directly to the seed. Eighteen and 22 kg P2O5 ha−1 as liquid starter (18‐L and 22‐L) and two rates of dry starter (14‐D and 18‐D) with 0 broadcast P were also applied directly to the sugarbeet seed at planting. High rates of starter tended to reduce sugarbeet seedling emergence up to 22%, but the effects of 14‐L were minimal. There were no significant effects of the treatments on sugarbeet root quality, which ranged from 132 to 180 kg recoverable sucrose Mg−1 over the eight site‐years. Root yield and recoverable sucrose ha−1 obtained with 14‐L starter alone matched or exceeded that obtained with any other treatment. Over eight site‐years, 14‐L starter alone produced 45 to 65 Mg ha−1 root yield and 6 to 11 Mg ha−1 recoverable sucrose, which was not increased with additional P as either broadcast or starter fertilizer. The enhanced productivity with 14‐L starter was evident soon after seedling emergence and was measurable 40 d after planting.

Effect of different drip irrigation regimes on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) yield, quality and water use efficiency in Middle Anatolian, Turkey

Agricultural production has forced researchers to focus on increasing water use efficiency by improving either new drought-tolerant plant varieties or water management for arid and semi-arid areas under water shortage conditions. A field study was conducted to determine effects of seasonal deficit irrigation on plant root yield, quality and water use efficiency (WUE) of sugar beet for a 2-year period in the semi-arid region. Irrigations were applied when approximately 50–55% of the usable soil moisture was consumed in the effective rooting depth at the full irrigation (FI) treatment. In deficit irrigation treatments, irrigations were applied at the rates of 75, 50 and 25% of full irrigation treatment on the same day. Irrigation water was applied by a drip irrigation system. Increasing water deficits resulted in a relatively lower root and white sugar yields. The linear relationship between evapotranspiration and root yield was obtained. Similarly, WUE was the highest in DI25 irrigation conditions and the lowest in full irrigation conditions. According to the averaged values of 2 years, yield response factor (ky) was 0.93 for sugar beet. Sugar beet root quality parameters were influenced by drip irrigation levels in both years. The results revealed that irrigation of sugar beet with drip irrigation method at 75% level (DI25) had significant benefits in terms of saved irrigation water and large WUE, indicating a definitive advantage of deficit irrigation under limited water supply conditions. In an economic viewpoint, 25% saving of irrigation water (DI25) caused 6.1% reduction in the net income.