Wheat of the Prokhorovka variety is a medium-maturing and medium-height variety of soft spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), created at the Yershovskaya Experimental Station of Irrigated Farming of the Southern-Eastern Scientific Agricultural Center. This variety is characterized by high adaptability and the ability to form high-quality grain with a 1000-grain mass ranging from 26.7 to 39.6 grams. The ear of Prokhorovka is white, awnless, glabrous, and cylindrical in shape, about 10 cm long, while the grain is red, oval or elongated in shape with a pronounced central groove and a medium awn. The vegetative period is 94-97 days, comparable to the Saratovskaya 58 variety.
Prokhorovka is distinguished by high resistance to leafy brown rust and powdery bunt, as well as drought resistance and heat tolerance. The variety is not prone to lodging, has an intermediate bush type, and loose straw, which contributes to its stable yield, reaching up to 72 centners per hectare. Thanks to these qualities, Prokhorovka is widely registered and included in the State Register of Varieties for use in various regions of Russia.
In addition, Prokhorovka wheat is used in livestock farming as a fodder crop for the production of compound feeds. It contains a high level of protein, vitamins B and E, as well as lysine and phosphorus, which makes it a valuable component of animal feed. The grain moisture does not exceed 15%, which meets the requirements for quality fodder wheat. Despite the fact that this variety is not intended for human food use, it plays an important role in ensuring the nutritive value of feeds and maintaining the productivity of livestock farming.
