OMSK BARLEY 4

OMSK BARLEY 4 is a medium-maturing spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) variety characterized by a multi-rowed, naked grain. It is intended for grain and fodder use and is distinguished by high drought tolerance, resistance to lodging, as well as to diseases such as powdery mildew, root rots, and stem rust. The variety was developed at the Omsk Agro Scientific Center and included in the State Register of the Russian Federation; it is recommended for cultivation in the Ural and Western Siberia regions, in particular in the Omsk region.

This variety is distinguished by high yield and stability of grain quality indicators. The average regional yield is 26.6 centners per hectare, with maximum figures reaching 55.7 centners per hectare in the Tomsk region. OMSK BARLEY 4 exceeds standard varieties in yield in the steppe zone by 0.4 tons per hectare and by 0.2–1.0 tons in the southern forest-steppe. The grain contains up to 15.1% protein, while starch content is higher than the standard by 0.5%, which positively affects its nutritional value.

The variety belongs to the extensive type and is distinguished by stability in protein and crude fat content. The weight of a thousand grains exceeds the standard indicator by 0.4 grams, indicating the high quality and uniformity of the grain. Due to its characteristics and adaptability, OMSK BARLEY 4 is a promising choice for agronomists seeking to achieve high and stable barley yields under conditions of the Urals and Western Siberia.