Mission Odessa is a soft winter wheat variety belonging to the erythrospermum group. It is developed for cultivation in the Steppe, Forest-Steppe, and Polesie regions, where it demonstrates high adaptability and stable yields. The vegetation period is 283-287 days, allowing the variety to fully realize its genetic potential under intensive cultivation and high agro-climatic conditions. Its potential yield reaches 115-120 centners per hectare, making it attractive for agricultural producers focused on high productivity.
The morphobiological characteristics of the variety include plant height of 95-104 cm and spike length of 9.2-10 cm, with white color and pyramidal shape. The grain is elongated, with 1000-grain weight varying from 48 to 52 grams. The variety exhibits high resistance to adverse factors: cold tolerance is rated 8-9 points, drought tolerance — 9 points, resistance to major diseases — 4-6 points, and high resistance to grain germination in the spike (8 points).
In addition, the variety is characterized by high grain quality: crude protein content is 13.8-14.1%, gluten — 28-29.5%, and flour strength ranges from 320-376 arbitrary units. The overall bread quality rating reaches 4.6-4.9 points, confirming its suitability for producing high-quality flour and bakery products. Mission Odessa is a reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve a stable and high-quality yield even under variable climatic conditions and various stress factors.
