OTAN is a soft winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety intended for producing high-quality grain used in the baking industry. This medium-maturing variety is characterized by resistance to lodging and brown rust, as well as moderate susceptibility to septoria. Depending on the region, OTAN can be short or medium-statured, allowing adaptation to various climatic conditions.
The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness and drought resistance, ensuring stable yields even under complex weather conditions. The mass of 1000 grains varies from 34 to 42 grams, indicating good seed quality. The sowing rate is 2.5 to 3.5 million viable seeds per hectare, depending on weather conditions and growing region.
OTAN is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the North Caucasus, Lower Volga, and Ural, including the Chelyabinsk region. The potential yield of the variety exceeds 100 centners per hectare according to the originator, and in some regions, the average yield reaches 13.8 centners per hectare, with maximum indicators up to 47.4 centners. Baking qualities of the variety are assessed as satisfactory, making it in demand for the production of bakery products.
