The NATALI soy variety is a mid-early indeterminate type with a very early onset of flowering, designed for cultivation in the Central-Black-Earth and Lower-Volga regions of Russia. Plants of medium height feature gray pubescence on the main stem, purple flowers, and yellow seeds with a yellow hilum. The leaflet of the compound leaf is lanceolate-ovate, and the hypocotyl is colored with anthocyanin. The variety's vegetative period ranges from 113 to 117 days, ensuring timely crop maturation in the specified regions.
The NATALI variety demonstrates high yield and seed quality. Average yield in the Central-Black-Earth region reaches 24.5 c/ha, and in the Lower-Volga region, it is about 9.1 c/ha, while maximum yield indicators in variety trials reached 37.0 c/ha at the Oboyan State Experimental Station in Kursk region and 19.9 c/ha at the Balakovo State Experimental Station in Saratov region. The mass of 1000 seeds varies from 165 to 180 g, protein content in seeds ranges from 39.1% to 43.2%, and oil content is stably around 20.7%, making this variety attractive for the production of protein and oilseed products.
Soy NATALI is suitable for cultivation under dry farming conditions with a yield potential up to 45 c/ha. Due to its agronomic characteristics and quality indicators, the variety is a promising choice for agricultural enterprises seeking to increase soy production efficiency. Early flowering and mid-early maturity allow for optimal use of agronomic measures and ensure a stable yield under various climatic conditions.
