Alfalfa VAVILOV YUBILEYNA

The Vavilov Yubileynaya blue lucerne variety is an early-maturing culture intended for cultivation in the Central Chernozem and North Caucasus regions. The vegetative period from the start of regrowth to the first cut is 71-82 days, and to the commercial maturity of seeds is 122-166 days. The bushes are upright with well-branched, non-pubescent stems up to 115 cm long. Leaflets are large, oblong-obovate in shape, and also non-pubescent; stipules are lanceolate and green. Inflorescences have the form of a medium-density cylindrical raceme with purple calyx coloration. Pods of the variety are spiraled with 3.5-4.5 turns, seeds are of medium size, kidney-shaped, and yellow in color. Seed hardness reaches up to 7%, the mass of 1000 seeds varies from 2.2 to 2.7 grams. Dry matter yield in the Central Chernozem region averages 91.2 c/ha, with a maximum recorded at 144 c/ha. In the North Caucasus region, average dry matter yield reaches 92.9 c/ha, with a maximum of 196.6 c/ha. Seed yield in these regions is 2.2 c/ha and 1.6 c/ha, respectively. The variety is distinguished by its resistance to root rots with medium and strong degrees of damage (40-100%). Vavilov Yubileynaya is suitable for crop rotation and ensures stable care for plants, contributing to high yields and quality seeds. Thanks to its characteristics and adaptation to growing conditions, this variety is a reliable choice for agrarians seeking efficient lucerne production.