Nikonov Memory soft spring wheat is a mid-season variety of Triticum aestivum L., designed for cultivation under various climatic conditions, including the Central region and Moscow region. This variety is characterized by a short plant of medium height (75–82 cm) and a semi-erect bush of 7.5–9.0 cm in length. The vegetation period is 75-84 days, ensuring timely crop maturation. The variety's feature is the purple grain color, which gives it a unique appearance and can be used for dietary and preventive medicine nutrition.
Nikonov Memory is characterized by high resistance to lodging and drought, which contributes to stable yield even in unfavorable conditions. The mass of 1000 grains varies from 36 to 40 grams, the grain is semi-round, medium sized with a naked base and medium expression of grooves. The spikelet contains from 37 to 44 grains, which ensures good productivity. Average yield in recommended regions reaches 33.5 c/ha, and in some zones can reach 44.0 c/ha.
The variety has satisfactory and good bread-making qualities, which makes it in demand for flour, bread, and other food products production. It is moderately resistant to such diseases as sepoirois of the spikelet, brown and yellow rust, which reduces the risk of crop losses. Thanks to its characteristics, Nikonov Memory wheat is a reliable choice for farmers seeking to obtain quality grain with good yield and resistance to unfavorable factors.
