Wheat variety Buzhanka is a medium-maturing winter variety of high-intensity type with a vegetation period of 280 to 298 days. This variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, drought resistance, resistance to lodging, as well as resistance to powdery mildew and brown rust. The grain of variety Buzhanka belongs to the erythrospermum type and possesses good baking and milling properties, including protein content of 13.0–14.0%, crude gluten of 26–28.5%, as well as high flour strength and loaf volume from 100 g of flour ranging from 960–1130 ml. The overall baking quality score is 7.3–8.0 points, indicating high grain quality.
For successful cultivation of variety Buzhanka, it is recommended to use standard technology typical for high-intensity varieties, with mandatory application of mineral fertilizers and protective measures against pests and diseases, especially during the heading to milk ripening stage. The seeding rate is 5.0–6.0 million germinating seeds per hectare, depending on the region and moisture level. Sowing should be carried out in the latter half of the optimal sowing period, which promotes high yields.
In addition, wheat Buzhanka is widely used as a forage crop in animal husbandry due to its high protein content, B and E vitamin content, as well as lysine and phosphorus content, making it a high-quality plant-based animal feed. This variety is not intended for human food consumption, but is valued for its high yield and stable market demand for forage crops.
