Oat variety Orion is a medium-early, hulled spring oat variety (Avena sativa L.) intended for food and feed use. This variety is distinguished by its plasticity and stable yield under various ecological conditions, making it universal and in demand. The grain of the variety is white, of thick-grained type, semi-elongated (fusiform), with a durable closure in the hulls. The weight of 1000 grains varies from 36.6 to 40.0 grams, indicating high quality and commercial attractiveness of the grain. The maximum yield recorded in 2017 was 5.09 tons per hectare. The Orion variety is included in the list of valuable varieties by grain quality and is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the Ural, Western Siberia, and Eastern Siberia. It is characterized by a high content of main nutritional components: about 11.4–11.6% protein, 40.8–45.6% starch, and 2.5% to 4.44% crude fat. These indicators make it attractive for the food industry and feed production. Despite strong damage by modern natural populations of loose and covered bunt on an artificial infectious background, the variety retains its basic qualities and productivity. Studies conducted between 2019 and 2021 confirm the high adaptability of the Orion variety and its stability under various growing conditions. It serves as a standard for evaluating new promising hulled oat lines, which in some cases surpass it in protein, starch, and fat content, as well as in the weight of 1000 grains. Thanks to its characteristics, the Orion variety is a valuable choice for agrarians seeking to obtain high-quality grain with high yield and good technological properties.
