Odessa Servant is a winter wheat variety with high genetic yield potential, intended for cultivation in various agro-climatic zones, including the Polissia, Forest-Steppe, and Steppe regions. The variety belongs to the medium-early maturity group with a vegetation period of 282-287 days. Plants reach a height of 82-92 cm and are characterized by high tillering, forming 624 to 786 productive stems per square meter. The ear is large and high-grained, containing 52 to 62 kernels, with a 1000-kernel weight ranging from 38.5 to 44 g.
Odessa Servant wheat is distinguished by high yield, averaging 11.8 t/ha, with potential up to 12.9 t/ha under optimal conditions. Protein content in the grain ranges from 13.6 to 15.5%, ensuring high-quality raw material for milling industry. The grain is red, egg-shaped, large, with gluten content of 32-36% and flour strength of 340-380 arbitrary units, indicating good baking properties.
The variety exhibits high resistance to various diseases and stress factors, including powdery mildew, root rots, and rust, with resistance ratings of 7-9 points. It also shows high resistance to lodging and lodging resistance, as well as excellent frost and drought tolerance. Suitable for cultivation both under conventional and intensive techniques, including irrigated conditions, with positive response to nitrogen fertilizers. This makes Odessa Servant a versatile and reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve high-quality yields.
