Saratovskaya 70 is a variety of soft spring wheat bred at the Federal Agrarian Scientific Center of the South-East. It belongs to medium-maturing varieties with a vegetative period from 84 to 93 days. The wheat is characterized by high resistance to drought and lodging, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in the Lower Volga and Ural regions, and is recommended for cultivation in the Saratov region. The weight of 1000 grains is 33-38 grams, indicating good grain quality.
The variety has good baking qualities, confirming its commercial value. Saratovskaya 70 shows high grain productivity, surpassing standard varieties in both favorable and drought years, with a maximum yield up to 44.7 centners per hectare. Thanks to stable and high yield, this variety allows obtaining a significant economic effect upon cultivation.
In terms of disease resistance, Saratovskaya 70 is practically resistant to powdery bunt and more tolerant to brown leaf rust and powdery mildew compared to standard varieties. However, the variety is susceptible to common bunt and highly susceptible to brown rust. The ear is white, awnless and glabrous, the grain is white, corresponding to the botanical variety albidum. The pedigree of the variety includes lines Albidum s-2015 and Leukospermum s-1983.
