Soybean variety LEADER 1 is an early-maturing, high-yielding variety adapted to the Central Black Earth region. The onset of flowering is very early, and the vegetative period lasts 113 days, ensuring timely maturity with a tendency towards the early-maturing category. Plants are of determinate growth type, medium height — about 72 cm, with the lower pod attached at a height of 13 cm. The hypocotyl is colored anthocyanin, and the main stem has reddish-brown pubescence. Leaves are compound with lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate leaflets, flowers are purple, and seeds are light brown with a yellow hilum.
The mass of 1000 seeds of the LEADER 1 variety is 142 grams, indicating large-seededness. Seeds are characterized by high protein content — 35.46%, and fat — 22.43%, making this variety attractive for use in the food and feed industries. Average yield in the region reaches 20.2 centners per hectare, while maximum yield indicators can reach 39.7 centners per hectare, confirming the variety's potential for high yields under optimal growing conditions.
The LEADER 1 variety is distinguished by its stability and adaptation to the conditions of the Central Black Earth region, making it a reliable choice for agricultural producers. Thanks to its early maturity date and high technological characteristics, this variety is suitable for cultivation in various agro-technical systems. Its use contributes to the efficient production of high-quality raw material with high protein and fat content, which is important for further processing and use in various sectors.
