TURANUS — a mid-season winter soft wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety with high cold tolerance and resistance to various stress conditions, including biotic and abiotic factors. This variety is characterized by compact height, lodging resistance, and high tolerance to diseases such as brown rust, powdery mildew, Fusarium ear blight, and septoria, ensuring stable yields across different regions. Included in the State Register for the Northwestern, Central, Central Chernozem, and Volga regions, and recommended for cultivation in the Kaliningrad region.
The grain of TURANUS variety has high quality: thousand-grain weight varies from 41 to 53 grams, depending on growing conditions. The grain is colored, erythrospermum type. Protein content in the grain reaches 13.6–16%, and crude gluten content is approximately 27.8–28.6%, providing excellent baking properties of the flour. Dough strength is rated at 435 units, making this variety highly sought after for producing high-quality bread and other bakery products.
The potential yield of TURANUS variety ranges from 40.9 to 120 centners per hectare, depending on the region and growing conditions. Sowing rates depend on the region and preceding crop, allowing for optimized agronomy to achieve maximum productivity. Due to its combination of high yield, disease resistance, and excellent grain technological properties, TURANUS variety is a profitable choice for farmers focused on stable and high-quality wheat production.
