Soybean variety Eastern belongs to the grain group and is characterized by a medium-late maturity period with a vegetative cycle lasting 105-110 days until full technical maturity. This variety was registered in 2004 and is distinguished by high yield, confirmed by competitive variety trials where it surpassed the standard variety Kievskaya 27 in grain yield.
One of the key features of the Eastern variety is its enhanced adaptability to various environmental conditions, as well as comprehensive resistance to diseases and pests. These qualities make it a reliable choice for cultivation in diverse climatic zones, ensuring stable and high yields.
Botanically, soybean belongs to the Fabaceae family, genus Glycine, species Glycine soja. The origin of this species is linked to the East China center of formation. The plant is distributed in East Asian countries, including China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, and the Far East. The Eastern variety, as a representative of the subgenus Soja, possesses all the characteristic features of this species, confirming its biological affiliation and adaptive potential.