Saturn is a hybrid of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), included in the State Register for the Ural region. The plant is medium-early maturing, medium height with green leaves and weak anthocyanic pigmentation of seedlings. The panicle is wide at the lower part, medium length, and loose at maturity, with a long peduncle. The spikelets are oval, with medium-length black glumes, and the lower floret lemma awn is absent or very weakly developed. The grain is elliptical, light brown, with a semi-glassy endosperm, and the 1000-grain mass varies from 20.3 to 35.6 g. The yield of this variety exceeds the average standard and averages 18.4 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 46.8 centners per hectare. The variety is resistant to lodging, has enhanced drought tolerance, and is weakly affected by bacterial spot, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in various climatic conditions, including arid areas. To protect sorghum crops from weeds, the herbicide Saturn, containingnicosulfuron at a concentration of 40 g/l, is applied. This selective post-emergence herbicide is intended for controlling annual and perennial grasses, as well as annual broadleaf weeds in corn crops. Saturn exhibits one of the highest selectivity levels for crops among sulfonylurea herbicides and has a short soil degradation period, reducing the risk of accumulation and negative effects on subsequent crops. The herbicide’s effectiveness depends on the developmental stage and physiological condition of the weeds. Initial signs of damage appear 7–8 days after application, and complete weed death occurs within 7–20 days. The herbicide shows particularly high activity against such harmful weeds as crabgrass and goosegrass. The recommended application rate is 1.0–1.5 L/ha, using a working solution volume of 200–300 L/ha. Application of the herbicide Saturn significantly increases sorghum yield and grain quality by effectively controlling weeds while minimizing impact on the crop.
