Vozdvizhenka

Genetic potential and field performance of Vozdvyzhenka

Winter wheat variety "Vozdvyzhenka" is a selection product by the Institute of Bioenergy Crops and Sugar Beet of NAAS, focused on stable yields under the climatic risks of Ukraine. The core development focus was on biological ear reliability during the ripening stage.

Technical solutions for phytopathogen defense

The critical node of this variety is its genetic resistance to fusarium head blight. Under humid harvesting conditions, the risk of grain quality loss due to mycotoxins increases significantly. "Vozdvyzhenka" effectively mitigates this process through physiological plant barriers, minimizing fungicide application costs during the flowering phase.

Vegetation characteristics

• Winter hardiness: An exceptional rating of 9 points allows the variety to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations characteristic of the continental climate.
• Productivity: At optimal seeding rates, the variety forms 4.5–5.0 million productive stems per hectare, ensuring a dense stand that suppresses weed growth.
• Grain quality: Gluten content in the 25–30% range classifies the grain as high-value, ensuring strong demand from milling enterprises.
• Lodging resistance: Good straw strength allows the variety to maintain vertical position even under excessive moisture, facilitating combine operations and reducing harvest losses.

With a vegetation period of 270–280 days, "Vozdvyzhenka" is categorized as a mid-season variety, optimal for classic agrotechnological schemes that require a balance between biomass accumulation and high-quality grain filling.