Anthocyan — a spring rapeseed (Brassica napus var. napus) type 00, meaning it contains no erucic acid and low glucosinolate content, making it safe and high-quality for oilseed processing. This medium-maturing variety is included in the State Register in several regions of Russia, including Central, Volgo-Vyat, Central Chernozem, Middle Volga, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, and Far Eastern regions, and is recommended for cultivation in various provinces and territories with different climatic conditions. The vegetation period is 95-105 days, with early flowering, allowing effective use of the variety in regional agronomic practices.
Anthocyan rapeseed is characterized by high yield, which varies by region: from 7.2 centners/ha in the Far East to 25.0 centners/ha in the Middle Volga region. Oil content in seeds ranges from 38.6% to 47.1%, ensuring high oil productivity. The variety exhibits good resistance to lodging and shattering, rated 4.2-5.0 points, which helps preserve yield and reduce losses during harvest.
Rapeseed, as a species, is an annual herbaceous plant with a strong taproot system penetrating soil up to 3 meters deep, providing drought resistance and good nutrition. The rapeseed stem is cylindrical, 1.3-1.8 meters tall, with a bluish-green waxy coating, leaves are blue-green, sometimes with anthocyanin, and flowers are yellow and four-petaled. Rapeseed requires fertile soil and moisture and is susceptible to several diseases, including Alternaria, powdery mildew, and root rots, necessitating appropriate agronomic and protective measures to ensure high yield.
