Paiza (Echinochloa frumentacea) – an annual grass from the grass family, also known as Japanese millet or barnyard millet. The plant reaches a height of 0.8 to 2.2 meters and is characterized by intensive tillering, making it a valuable source of green mass and hay.
The variety "Gulliveria" belongs to late-maturing types of Paiza. The plant has a long and thick stem, reaching a height of 150–200 cm, and the bush is upright with moderate tillering density. Leaves are light green, lanceolate, broadly pointed, without a ligule, and slightly inclined. The panicle is egg-shaped-elliptical, 14–20 cm long, with a short neck; spikelets are awnless, and the glumes turn light brown upon maturation.
The grain is round, grains have medium hull thickness (18.4%) and contain 13.8% protein and 6.3% fat. Average dry matter yield is about 216 c/ha, and seed yield is 28.9 c/ha. Due to its high nutritional composition, Paiza is widely used as a grain and fodder crop, as well as in the food industry for producing various products.
Paiza is valued for its resistance to various climatic conditions and its ability to grow quickly, making it attractive for farmers seeking to increase the productivity of agricultural land. The "Gulliveria" variety provides a stable yield and high protein content, which is especially important in the production of livestock feed and food products.
