MELODY is a sorghum-sudangrass hybrid belonging to mid-maturing varieties. It is characterized by high resistance to lodging, which ensures crop preservation and facilitates harvesting. The drought resistance of the hybrid is at the level of standard indicators, making it suitable for cultivation in conditions with limited moisture. The mass of 1000 seeds varies from 19.3 to 22.2 grams, indicating good quality of seed material.
The average yield of dry matter of the MELODY hybrid is about 61 centners per hectare, which is a decent indicator for this type of culture. The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in the Middle Volga and Lower Volga regions, where climatic conditions meet the variety requirements. Due to its characteristics, MELODY is suitable for use in feed production and can be effectively integrated into regional agrotechnical systems.
The authors of the hybrid are specialists Anatoly Grigorievich Ishin and Galina Ivanovna Kostina, which confirms the scientific basis and quality of the breeding work. The hybrid combines the best properties of sorghum and sudangrass, ensuring crop stability and adaptation to various growing conditions.
