Turandot

Genetic Potential and Pathogen Protection

The Czech breeding house Selgen focuses on an intensive growth model, and the "Turandot" winter wheat is a prime example of a specialized solution for achieving stable high yields. The key engineering objective addressed in this variety is the mitigation of risks associated with fungal infections, particularly Fusarium head blight. This allows agronomists to plan crop protection strategies with reduced stress during the critical flowering period.

Morphology and Stem Stability

Plant height ranges from 90 to 100 cm, which, combined with outstanding resistance to lodging, makes "Turandot" an ideal candidate for intensive farming practices. The awnless ear structure simplifies the threshing process, while a thousand-kernel weight (TKW) of 50–55 grams indicates excellent grain filling, which is essential for achieving a potential yield of 8–9 tons per hectare.

Technological Profile

This variety belongs to the soft wheat category with a gluten content of less than 20%. This defines its narrow application profile, focusing primarily on feed purposes and industrial processing where high bread-making strength is not a requirement. A vegetation period of 90–100 days (from spring regrowth) allows the crop to effectively utilize early spring moisture, minimizing the impact of summer drought conditions.

• High tillering energy: The variety demonstrates excellent adaptation to Czech climatic conditions and similar agro-ecological zones.
• Phytosanitary barrier: The targeted breeding for Fusarium resistance helps optimize fungicide input costs.
• Mass balance: The high-weight grain ensures optimal combine bunker density during harvest.