Grain sorghum of the SOLNYSHKO® variety is an early-maturing forage crop intended for use in animal husbandry to enhance livestock productivity. This variety is characterized by high nutrient content and excellent forage qualities, making it a valuable component of animal feed rations. SOLNYSHKO® is distinguished by its resistance to lodging and drought resistance at standard levels, ensuring stable yield even under challenging climatic conditions.
The plants of this variety are medium-height, reaching 155-160 cm, with sturdy stems and 10-11 aerial nodes, which contributes to their resistance to swaying. The leaves are lanceolate, 60-65 cm long and 7-8 cm wide, with a white central vein. The sorghum panicle is symmetrical, cylindrical, 40-42 cm long, with a long peduncle of 15-20 cm and elastic thin branches. The grain is light brown, round or oval, with starchy endosperm, 1000-grain weight ranging from 26.2 to 32 g, ensuring good yield — averaging 13.4 c/ha, which is above the standard average.
The variety exhibits high resistance to diseases and pests during seed germination, as well as cold hardiness. The absence or weak expression of anthocyanin pigmentation in seedlings and awns, as well as yellow leaf and glume discoloration, indicates its adaptation to regional growing conditions, particularly in the Saratov region and the Lower Volga region. SOLNYSHKO® is a reliable choice for farmers seeking high-quality grain for animal feed and stable yields under fluctuating climate conditions.
