Sirius

The winter rye variety 'Sirius' is distinguished by high resistance to diseases and pests, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in the forest-steppe and Polissia regions. This variety exhibits high plasticity and cold tolerance, enabling successful cultivation on various soil types. The recommended seeding rate is 5 million germinating seeds per hectare, ensuring optimal plant development and maximum yield.

Morphological and agronomic characteristics of the variety include a medium-maturing group, plant height ranging from 120 to 130 cm, and a tillering coefficient of 1.4. The medium-density ear, 14 cm long, contains approximately 52 grains, with a 1000-grain weight of 38 grams. The variety's potential yield reaches 63 centners per hectare, with an average yield over test years of 41 centners per hectare. The grain is characterized by protein content of 13.0%, crude gluten of 26%, and natural moisture of 700 g/l.

The variety 'Sirius' demonstrates tolerance to diseases such as root rots, rust, septoria, false powdery mildew, yellow spot, and Fusarium ear blight. Additionally, it exhibits high drought tolerance, lodging resistance, and shattering resistance, along with cold tolerance level 9, ensuring stable development and preservation of yield under challenging climatic conditions.