The Alberta soybean variety is an early-maturing and high-yielding variety with a growing period ranging from 95 to 110 days. The plant is of indeterminate type, with straight, branched stems of medium to high height, reaching up to 160 cm. Leaves have an ovate-lanceolate shape, flowers are purple, and seeds are predominantly yellow with yellow or gray hilums. The mass of a thousand seeds is approximately 187-189 grams, indicating the variety's large seed size. High yield potential and even distribution of plants across the sown area contribute to effective mechanized harvesting and reduced yield losses. Alberta soybeans are distinguished by their high protein and oil content in seeds, making them attractive for industrial use. Protein content reaches 39-46.2%, and oil content ranges from 17.2% to 22.2% in dry matter, ensuring high nutritional value and up to 45% oiliness. Furthermore, the variety is characterized by resistance to harmful diseases such as bacterial blight and downy mildew, as well as frost hardiness and lodging tolerance. Low glucosinolate content and the absence of erucic acid make this variety a safe and eco-friendly product. For sowing the Alberta variety, it is recommended to adhere to sowing rates and planting depth depending on regional climatic conditions, with row spacing of 25 to 40 cm and sowing depth of 2-4 cm. High yield potential is confirmed by trial results, where average yield reaches 23.5-45 c/ha, and maximum yield reaches 37 c/ha in the Amur region. All these characteristics make the Alberta variety the optimal choice for farmers aiming to obtain a stable and high-quality soybean crop with high protein and oil content.
