OMSK BARE-EARED 2

OMSK BARE-EARED 2 is a mid-season multi-row bare-eared spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) variety intended for cultivation in the Western Siberia region, including the Kemerovo region, the Southern Forest-steppe zone of the Omsk region, and the Novosibirsk region. The variety is characterized by high resistance to lodging and medium drought tolerance, ensuring crop stability under complex climatic conditions. The weight of 1000 grains ranges from 34 to 41 grams, and protein content varies between 11.1-14.8%, indicating high grain quality. Omsk bare-eared 2 belongs to the Celeste subgroup and exhibits moderate resistance to loose smut, while being susceptible to net form of loose smut, powdery mildew, and root rots. This barley variety is widely used in agriculture due to its versatility. Bare-eared barley is an important fodder crop used in animal husbandry for producing fodder and compound feeds. Additionally, the Omsk BARE-EARED 2 variety is applied in the food industry and alcohol sector, thanks to its high protein, amino acid, and beta-glucan content, which increases the nutritional value of the grain. However, successful cultivation of this variety requires adherence to special agricultural techniques due to low field germination and a prolonged vegetative period. The Omsk bare-eared 2 variety is the result of breeding work by Siberian scientists aimed at creating high-yielding and quality multi-row barley varieties. It is included among varieties recommended for use in production in several regions, confirming its adaptability and efficiency. Thanks to its characteristics and resistance, this variety is of interest to agrarians seeking to obtain high-quality grain with good fodder and technological properties.