Soybean Anniversary

Soybean variety Anniversary belongs to the medium-maturing grain types with a vegetation period ranging from 105 to 125 days. This variety was developed by the Steppe Agricultural Institute of NAAN Ukraine and registered since 2005. Plants reach a height of 80 to 120 cm, have a compact bush form, and stems and pods are covered with intense gray pubescence. Flowers are white, and leaf shape is oval. Seeds are round, light-yellow in color, with a characteristic light-brown hilum on the seed coat. Anniversary is distinguished by high yield, ranging from 3.0 to 3.6 tons per hectare (26-36 c/ha). Thousand seed weight varies from 130 to 180 grams. The variety is versatile in use: suitable for both food and feed purposes, as well as seed material. Seeds contain 38-40% crude protein and 21-22% fat, making it valuable for agricultural production. One of the key features of this variety is its high plasticity and adaptability to various growing conditions. Anniversary exhibits drought resistance, lodging resistance, and tolerance to multiple diseases and pests. Thanks to these qualities, the variety is successfully cultivated in steppe and forest-steppe zones, ensuring stable and high yields.