PRIZOVSKIY 9 is a medium-maturing spring barley variety, characterized by a vegetation period of 71 to 87 days and a medium-height plant standing 76-81 cm tall. The ear is two-rowed, erect, cylindrical, and moderately loose, with long awned ears and strong anthocyanin pigmentation on the flag leaf ears. The bush is semi-erect-intermediate, with strong straw and medium resistance to lodging. The grain is semi-round, large, with a mass of 1000 grains ranging from 39 to 55 g, ensuring high-quality raw material for processing.
The variety is distinguished by high plasticity and adaptability to various climatic conditions, showing resistance to drought and heat. It possesses field resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, dwarf rust, leaf spots, and is also weakly affected by powdery and stone head smut. These qualities make PRIZOVSKIY 9 a reliable choice for cultivation in the Central, Central Black Earth, North Caucasus, and Middle Volga regions.
PRIZOVSKIY 9 is widely used for processing into cereals, as well as in the brewing industry due to the high cereal, malting, and brewing qualities of the grain. Protein content in the grain ranges from 10.8% to 14%, which contributes to obtaining a quality product. The yield potential of the variety reaches 7.4 t/ha, and under favorable conditions, the yield can be up to 70.3 c/ha, confirming its high productivity and economic attractiveness.
