SARATOVSKAYA 76 is a variety of soft spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), developed by the Federal Agrarian Scientific Center of the South-East. It is a mid-season and mid-height variety with a vegetative period of 75 to 83 days. It is recommended for cultivation in the Lower Volga and Urals regions, including Volgograd, Saratov, Kurgan, Orenburg, and Chelyabinsk regions. The variety is distinguished by high drought tolerance, making it suitable for cultivation under conditions with limited moisture. Yield of the variety is about 13.1 c/ha in the Lower Volga region and reaches 19.2 c/ha in the Urals region.
Wheat SARATOVSKAYA 76 has good baking qualities, which allows it to be used for the production of flour and high-quality bread. The variety is moderately resistant to brown rust, but is susceptible to solid and powdery bunt, which requires attention when protecting crops from these diseases. High resistance to diseases and good technological properties make this variety in demand among agricultural producers.
In addition, the variety is characterized by resistance to lodging, which contributes to crop preservation and facilitates harvesting. The mass of 1000 grains is within 33-38 grams, indicating good grain quality. SARATOVSKAYA 76 is a reliable choice for farmers seeking a stable and high-quality harvest of soft spring wheat under various climatic conditions.
