Mazurok wheat is a soft-grained winter variety of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), primarily intended for confectionery use. Developed by the Institute of Plant Growing named after V.Ya. Yuryev of NAAN and registered in the State Register of Varieties of Ukraine in 2021, it is adapted for cultivation in the Steppe, Forest-Steppe, and Polissya zones of the country. Mazurok belongs to the erythrospermum variety, characterized by a medium ripening period with a vegetation period of approximately 260 days and plant height of about 98 cm. The variety exhibits high winter hardiness and drought resistance, ensuring stable growth and yield.
The grain of Mazurok is well-formed, soft-grained with a floury endosperm, positively affecting flour quality and its application in the food industry. Potential yield reaches 12 tons per hectare at a seeding rate of 4.5 million germinating seeds per hectare for crop rotation and 5.5 million for non-rotational predecessors. In addition to food applications, Mazurok wheat is also used in livestock farming as a fodder crop due to its high content of carbohydrates, protein (11–15%), and vitamins B and E. Grain moisture does not exceed 15%, meeting requirements for quality fodder wheat.
To achieve high yields of Mazurok wheat, modern agrotechnical methods are applied, including rational soil fertilization, use of high-quality seed material, and effective plant protection. Such approaches enable yields of approximately 8 tons per hectare and higher, confirmed by experience of companies engaged in cultivating this crop. Mazurok wheat is an important agricultural crop combining high productivity, resistance to adverse conditions, and wide application versatility.
