Spring oat variety Mustang was developed at LLC 'Lugansk Institute of Selection and Technologies' and recommended for cultivation in steppe, forest-steppe, and Polissia regions of Ukraine. This medium-maturing variety has a vegetation period of 90-97 days and is distinguished by high drought resistance, making it especially valuable for arid areas. Mustang forms high grain density with a 1000-seed weight of 33-35 grams and exhibits resistance to lodging, which helps maintain harvest during harvesting.
The variety is characterized by high disease resistance: it is resistant to powdery mildew, weakly susceptible to crown rust, and shows good resistance to root rot and powdery mildew. The cold resistance of the variety is rated at 9 points, allowing it to withstand temperatures down to -8°C. The grain's husk content is approximately 25%, and protein content reaches 14%, making it attractive for both feed and food purposes.
The yield potential of Mustang variety is 65-80 centners per hectare (7 tons per hectare) at the recommended seeding rate of 3.2-3.6 million seeds per hectare. Thanks to its adaptive qualities and resistance to adverse factors, this variety is a reliable choice for farmers seeking a stable and high-quality oat harvest under various climatic conditions.
