The Prima Odeska wheat variety is a modern winter soft wheat variety developed at the Selection-Genetic Institute of UAAN. It belongs to the universal type and is recommended for cultivation in various climatic zones of Ukraine, including the Polissia, forest-steppe, and steppe regions. Plants reach a height of 95-105 cm, which enhances their competitiveness in the presence of weeds. The vegetation period is approximately 280-284 days, corresponding to a medium-early maturation stage.
Prima Odeska is characterized by high yield potential, reaching 90-120 c/ha (9-12.5 t/ha) depending on the agrofond and growing conditions. The variety exhibits high winter hardiness (8-9 points), drought and heat resistance (up to 9 points), as well as good resistance to major fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, rust, septoria, pyrenophora, and downy mildew. These traits make the variety adaptable and resilient to changing environmental conditions.
The grain of Prima Odeska has excellent baking qualities: protein content ranges from 13.2% to 14.1%, and gluten content from 28% to 33%. The thousand-grain weight is 48-52 g. The high grain quality ensures an overall bread score of 4.6-4.9 points. The variety responds well to improved agrofond, especially nitrogen fertilization, allowing for stable and high yields even on medium and low agrofonds without significant input costs.
