Wheat APERTUS

APERTUS — winter wheat characterized by high yield and excellent baking qualities. The variety belongs to the short-statured type with exceptional stability and is adapted to drought-prone and heat-tolerant conditions. It demonstrates early emergence and early maturity, which facilitates successful cultivation in challenging climatic zones. Yield potential ranges from 80 to 100 centners per hectare, with protein content varying between 13.1–13.9%, and crude gluten content of 26.1–28.0%. Thousand-grain weight falls within the range of 36.7–45.9 grams.

The variety exhibits good tillering and medium-height plants with high lodging resistance, ensuring stable yields. APERTUS shows high drought tolerance, confirmed by successful cultivation during dry years 2017–2019. Additionally, the variety demonstrates excellent resistance to spring frosts, allowing it to withstand extreme weather conditions without issues. Notably, it shows high resistance to powdery mildew, yellow and brown rust, significantly reducing disease risks and yield losses.

APERTUS displays excellent early development even under adverse vegetation conditions, which contributes to high yield potential and grain quality. Due to its characteristics, this variety is a reliable choice for farmers seeking stable and high yields of wheat with valuable baking properties.