Barley variety Belissa is a high-quality hybrid with high resistance to major diseases such as powdery mildew and yellow dwarf, as well as to high temperatures. This variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and medium-high stem lodging resistance, ensuring reliable yields under various climatic conditions. An important feature is the protein content in grain at 13–14%, as well as the hectoliter weight of 66–69 kg, indicating good grain quality. The 1000-seed mass varies from 48 to 51 grams, indicating large grain size and high sowing value.
Belissa is adapted for cultivation in a wide range of regions, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, Vinnytsia, Luhansk, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Sumy, Ternopil, Kharkiv, Kherson, Khmelnytskyi, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, and Kirovohrad regions. Thanks to this, the variety is suitable for various agroclimatic zones, expanding its application possibilities.
In terms of agronomy, barley Belissa has a medium-maturing period with a vegetation period of 74–87 days, allowing harvest 1–2 days earlier compared to some other varieties. The plant has an intermediate bush type with semi-erect growth, short stature, and a pyramid-cylindrical, loose, medium-density ear. The grain is large, with a 1000-grain mass ranging from 44 to 53 grams, contributing to high productivity. The average yield of the variety is about 32.4 ц/ha, which is 3.7 ц/ha higher than the average standard, with maximum yields reaching 85.1 ц/ha. Despite its high productivity, the variety requires attention to protection against downy mildew and helminthosporiosis, to which it is susceptible.
