Dovista — a high-yielding mid-late maturing hybrid of sorghum, intended for forage use. The plant is tall, reaching heights from 210 to 237 cm, with dark green stems having an anthocyanin tint. The stems are erect, succulent, with sugar content in juice at full grain maturity ranging from 12.8% to 15.6%. The leaves are oval-shaped, straw-brown, 16–21 cm long. The grain is yellow-brown, large, with 1000-grain weight of 22.4–22.7 g. The vegetation period until full grain maturity lasts 130–140 days.
The hybrid is characterized by high dry matter yield (15.0–17.0 t/ha), grain yield (11.0–12.0 t/ha), and green mass yield (75.0–90.0 t/ha), making it effective for use in forest-steppe and steppe zones. The plant exhibits high resistance to major diseases, rated 9 points on a 9-point scale, as well as moderate resistance to lodging, shattering, and drought, each rated 5 points.
Sorghum Dovista is a reliable choice for farmers seeking a high-yielding forage hybrid with good adaptation to various climatic conditions. Its high stem sugar content and large grain provide quality feed for livestock. The hybrid is registered in the State Register since 2008, confirming its proven efficiency and stable yield.
