Soybean Ranok

Technical Profile of Ultra-Early Soybean

The «Ranok» soybean variety, developed by the Institute of Oilseed Crops of NAAS, is designed to address the challenge of short agro-climatic windows. With a vegetation period of up to 90 days, this variety serves as a "buffer" tool in crop rotation, allowing farmers to schedule planting even during late-season windows or as a double-cropping solution.

Morphology and Physiological Parameters

The plant structure, with a height of 60–70 cm, is optimized for mechanized harvesting. A low center of gravity and compact bush habit minimize header loss. A critical engineering achievement in this selection is the pod formation architecture, which ensures pods are attached at a height suitable for direct combine harvesting without significant yield loss from the lower tiers.

Grain Chemical Composition

Laboratory quality metrics confirm a stable raw material profile:

• Protein potential: 35–37% — a core standard for the processing industry, ensuring necessary viscosity and structure for soybean meal.
• Oil content: 20–21% — a standard market index allowing the use of «Ranok» as universal feedstock for deep processing.

Practical Application: The short growth cycle makes «Ranok» an effective solution for regions prone to agricultural risks and late-summer moisture deficits. The plant completes grain filling before the onset of critical temperature spikes, mitigating the risk of grain scorching and ensuring consistent seed bulk density.