The field millet variety 'Cazachy' belongs to the aurium type and is medium-late, with a vegetative period ranging from 68 to 110 days. The plants reach a height of 55 to 104 centimeters, featuring an erect bush with a sturdy stem of medium thickness and a spikelet that differs by having a compact upper and loose lower part. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, without a waxy coating, and lack anthocyanin coloration. The grain of the variety is large, round, and cream-colored, with a 1000-grain mass ranging from 7.3 to 8.7 grams.
'Cazachy' is characterized by high yield, reaching up to 4.5 tons per hectare, and resistance to lodging, shattering, and abiotic stresses. The variety possesses the Sp2 resistance gene, which provides protection against most forms of millet head smut, including 1, 2, 6A, and 12, as evidenced by the absence of infection during trials. Due to these qualities, the variety is in demand and recommended for cultivation in various regions.
The technological indicators of the grain and culinary properties are at a high level, meeting standards. The milling yield is 78-80%, while hull content is 14.5-15.5%. Porridge made from 'Cazachy' millet is distinguished by its pleasant color and taste, rated at 4.3-4.6 points. The variety is distinguished by high seed fullness and simultaneous ripening, making it attractive for agricultural production and the food industry.
