Larisa Amber is a variety of hard spring wheat (Triticum durum Desf.), bred in Chelyabinsk and recommended for cultivation in the Ural region. This medium-maturing variety is characterized by its large grain size, with 1000 grains weighing between 42 and 53 grams, and maximum yields reaching 3.8 tons per hectare. The plant has a semi-upright tiller, the ear is pyramidal and medium length, and the grain is elongated and white. The variety possesses good pasta-making qualities, making it in demand for the production of pasta.
One of the key advantages of Larisa Amber is its high resistance to drought and lodging, which is especially important for the conditions of the Ural region. The variety shows weak infection by powdery bunt and brown rust, however, it is susceptible to severe infection by septoria. Thanks to these characteristics and high drought resistance, the variety has gained widespread adoption and support from regional authorities, which contributes to an increase in the area planted with it.
Larisa Amber is included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia and is recommended for use in agricultural production. The Chelyabinsk region, where the variety was bred, occupies one of the leading places in the collection of hard wheat, and hard varieties occupy a significant share of arable land. Increased state support for farmers growing this variety contributes to the development of production and strengthening the position of Larisa Amber in the grain market.
