The 'Svetlanka' soft spring wheat variety is a medium-maturing type of Triticum aestivum L., developed by Russian breeders of the Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture. The vegetative period ranges from 83 to 94 days, allowing the variety to ripen simultaneously or slightly later than the standard Niva 2 variety. Plants reach a height of 78-91 cm, and the spike has a medium-density pyramidal shape. The mass of 1000 grains varies within 36-40 grams, indicating good grain quality.
The 'Svetlanka' variety is distinguished by its resistance to lodging and drought, as well as high resistance to diseases such as powdery and solid smut, powdery mildew, brown rust, septoria, ear fusarium, and root rots. However, the variety is susceptible to certain diseases, requiring timely treatment and plant protection. To achieve optimal yields, agricultural standards should be followed: the sowing rate is 5.5–6.0 million viable seeds per hectare, with a sowing depth of 3–5 cm followed by harrowing. An important condition is providing good mineral nutrition with the main fertilizer N60P60K60 and top-dressing during the tillering and heading phases.
'Svetlanka' possesses high milling and baking qualities, making it in demand for the production of high-quality flour and bakery products. The variety is recommended for cultivation in various regions, including the West-Siberian region, Altai Krai, the steppe zone of the Omsk region, as well as the Pavlodar, Aktobe, Kostanay, and North Kazakhstan regions. The variety's yield reaches about 27 centners per hectare, confirming its economic efficiency and adaptability to various climatic conditions.
