Grain

Stable spring barley yields under challenging conditions

The «Green» (Hryn) variety, developed by the V. Ya. Yuriev Institute of Plant Production NAAS, is a strategic choice for agronomists aiming for high-quality grain with minimal disease-related yield loss. Its primary function is to provide reliable harvestability and excellent grain weight in Ukraine's moderate climate.

Agronomic potential and key parameters

• Plant height (60–70 cm): The semi-dwarf stature effectively prevents lodging, which is critical when using intensive fertilization programs or facing strong winds before harvest.
• 1000-kernel weight (50–52 g): This high grain mass ensures a heavy yield, directly increasing the commercial value of the harvested crop.
• Protein content (12%): The balanced content of nitrogenous substances makes this barley a versatile option for both livestock feed and industrial processing.

Disease resistance as a foundation for profitability

Practical field experience confirms that «Green» effectively withstands aggressive infections, significantly reducing the need for emergency fungicide applications. Breeders have achieved high resistance to critical threats such as helminthosporiosis and covered smut. The variety also effectively suppresses the development of mycosphaerella leaf spot, powdery mildew, and brown leaf spot. For a farming operation, this means a larger safety margin between detecting a pathogen and yield loss, providing agronomists with more flexibility in their crop protection scheduling.

Recommended for planting in regions with high disease pressure, where a robust immune response is required. The crop's field stability allows for predictable harvest planning and accurate logistics for supply contracts.