Winter wheat variety Nasnaga is a high-yielding, short-stemmed variety adapted to steppe ecology. The vegetation period is 276-282 days, and plant height reaches 90-95 cm. Due to its strong straw, the variety exhibits high resistance to lodging, which significantly simplifies harvesting and improves grain quality. The ear is spindle-shaped, medium length 8-9 cm, with 20-21 nodes per 10 cm, red oval well-formed grain, 1000-grain weight 37-39 g. The variety tends to form grains in 3-4 spikelets, ensuring uniform grain size. Nasnaga is characterized by high frost and winter hardiness, rated 8.5–8.9 points in field conditions. Additionally, the variety shows high drought and heat tolerance, making it a reliable choice for cultivation under variable climate conditions. It is resistant to powdery mildew and pre-harvest sprouting, and exhibits high resistance to major fungal diseases: brown rust (5-6 points), yellow rust (7-8 points), powdery mildew (3-4 points), pyrenophorosis (4-5 points), and Fusarium ear rot (6-7 points). Nasnaga has high yield potential, which under intensive cultivation and favorable weather conditions can reach 10 tons per hectare and above. The grain contains up to 14.4% protein and 28.3–30.2% gluten, ensuring high-quality flour with strength of 430–450 arbitrary units. The overall bread quality produced from this variety is rated 5.0 points, confirming its versatility and high nutritional value. Nasnaga is suitable for cultivation in various regions, including steppe and Polissia, and is an excellent choice for farmers aiming for high-quality yields.
