Short-spiked is a variety of Siberian brome (Elymus brachypodioides), developed by the Northern Grassland Institute in 1999. It is characterized by high seed yield, exceeding the standard Amginsky variety by 63%. The variety was bred for cultivation in arid conditions on the middle Lena River terrace and demonstrates excellent winter hardiness, resistance to severe climatic conditions, and good phenology. Thanks to these characteristics, Siberian brome Short-spiked is suitable for both green mass production and hay production, and can also be used as a fodder crop.
Physical plant features include lanceolate, linear leaves with a smooth edge, alternate leaf arrangement, and spikelet inflorescence. Fruits are dry, yellow grains. The variety belongs to the Poaceae family (grasses) and has several synonyms, but only Elymus brachypodioides is mentioned in commercial use.
Siberian brome Short-spiked is widely used in agriculture for sowing on meadows and pastures. It provides high productivity of both seeds and fodder mass, making it a valuable resource for farmers working under conditions of limited water supply and low soil fertility.
