Soybean variety VNIIOZ 76 is a high-yielding and adaptive variety developed by FGBOU VNIIOZ. It belongs to very early to early maturity periods, with a vegetative period of about 121 days and a very early flowering onset. The plant is indeterminate, medium height, with purple flowers and yellow seeds with a dark brown hilum. The 1000-seed mass is 194 g, indicating large seed size. The variety is recommended for cultivation in regions with climatic conditions similar to Kursk Oblast and has shown high yield in the Lower Volga region and Saratov Oblast.
VNIIOZ 76 is characterized by high protein content — about 38.7%, and fat content — 22.2%, making it valuable for use both in feed and food purposes. The variety demonstrates good adaptation to both irrigated and rainfed agriculture, providing yields up to 4.24 t/ha with irrigation and up to 1.57 t/ha under rainfed conditions. It responds well to a differentiated irrigation regime and pre-sowing seed treatment with bischofite, which contributes to increased productivity and plant resilience.
Studies have shown high stability and ecological plasticity of the VNIIOZ 76 variety, confirmed by a low coefficient of variation in the duration of the vegetative period. This indicates its reliability and resistance to varying growing conditions. Thanks to these qualities, the VNIIOZ 76 variety is a promising choice for agricultural producers seeking high and stable soybean yields in various climatic zones.
