SELMA is a naked and hulled barley variety developed by German breeding. It is characterized by medium-early maturity with a vegetative period ranging from 66 to 91 days, allowing cultivation under various climatic conditions. The 1000-grain weight varies from 31 to 43 grams, indicating the large-grained nature of the variety. The plants are medium-sized with a semi-erect bush and a medium-length two-sided inflorescence with horizontally arranged branches. The ears are drooping, and the lower glume can be brown or white with varying degrees of waxy coating. The tendency for awnedness in the first grain is absent or very weak, which facilitates processing and harvest.
SELMA exhibits high resistance to lodging and drought, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in various regions. The variety demonstrates resistance to grain shedding, as well as high field resistance to diseases such as crown rust and powdery mildew. It is tolerant to root rots and moderately susceptible to loose smut, contributing to stable yields and reduced losses under unfavorable weather conditions.
The yield potential of the variety reaches 6.5 tons per hectare, as confirmed by field trial results where the average yield varied from 28.7 to 51.4 centners per hectare in various regions. The protein content in the grain reaches 13.6%, making it valuable for feed and food purposes. The sowing rate is approximately 200 kg per hectare. SELMA is recommended for cultivation in a wide range of regions, including the Central Non-Black Earth, Volga-Vyatsky, North Caucasus, and Lower Volga districts, confirming its adaptability and high productivity.
