POVOLZHSKAYA 86 is a soft winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety developed at the Pavlovsky Scientific Research Institute of Breeding and Seed Growing named after P.N. Konstantinov. This medium-late variety is characterized by a vegetation period of 305-312 days, winter hardiness, and drought resistance. The plants are medium-height, 72-86 cm tall, with strong straw and an erect stem, providing lodging resistance exceeding standard varieties. The ear is cylindrical, medium length and density, with long awn-like projections; the grain is medium-sized, ovoid, colored, with a long awn and shallow furrow. The 1000-grain mass ranges from 32 to 42 grams. The variety exhibits high resistance to diseases such as common and powdery bunt, brown leaf rust, and root rots, contributing to stable yields. However, it is susceptible to powdery mildew and moderately susceptible to septoria. POVOLZHSKAYA 86 possesses excellent baking qualities, making it in demand for producing high-quality grain used in the baking industry. The sowing rate is 3.5 million viable seeds per hectare, and 2.5 million in favorable years. The variety's yield is high and stable: average yield in the Central Volga region reaches 19.3 c/ha, with a maximum of 50.1 c/ha recorded in the Penza region. The variety is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the Central Volga, Ural, North Caucasus, and Lower Volga. Thanks to the combination of resistance to adverse conditions, high yield indicators, and grain quality, POVOLZHSKAYA 86 is a reliable choice for agricultural enterprises focused on baking product production.
