Barley MIKHAYLO

MIKHAYLO is a winter barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) variety included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region and recommended for cultivation in areas such as the Pridniepropetrovsky and Southern zones of the Rostov region, as well as the Republic of Crimea. This medium-maturing multi-row variety is characterized by a vegetative period of 224 to 260 days and possesses high resistance to lodging, ensuring the preservation of plants even under delayed harvest. Plants have an upright bush, cylindrical and dense ear with long awn-barbed awns, and the mass of 1000 grains varies within the range of 34-49 grams, indicating large and high-quality grain.

The Mikhaylo variety is distinguished by good winter hardiness and frost resistance, as well as resistance to spring frosts and drought, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. The yield of the variety is high: on dry land it reaches 38-50 centners per hectare, and with irrigation it can increase up to 75 centners per hectare. The grain-forage direction of use of the variety is confirmed by the protein content in the grain at a level of 10-12.8%, as well as high natural grain density — 665-680 g/l.

MIKHAYLO possesses resistance to a range of diseases, including hard head smut and brown leaf rust, while being susceptible to powdery mildew and dusty head smut to a moderate degree. The variety demonstrates medium susceptibility to helminthosporium spots and septoria. Thanks to its agronomic characteristics and resistance to adverse factors, Mikhaylo is an effective and promising variety for cultivation in regions with various climatic conditions, ensuring stable and high yield of quality grain.