Abstract
The article characterizes the advantages of sudangrass, presents its comparative assessment, and gives recommendations for the cultivation of a new variety Evgeniya for seeds. Implementation of the program for the development of forage production in Russia and other countries implies not only the creation of new varieties but also the promotion of their introduction. This study aims to test the new variety Evgeniya of sudangrass and refine the cultivation techniques for obtaining high-quality seeds in the Volga region. For a period of 2 years, we studied the new promising variety, new lines that were obtained during interspecific, intraspecific, and intervarietal crossings carried out in different years, and new varieties of sudangrass recommended for cultivation in the region. The Yubileinaya 20 and Zonalskaya 6 varieties of sudangrass were used as standards. Field studies were carried out in 2017-2019. It was found that the new variety Evgeniya was characterized by high values of economically valuable traits. The variety had several biometric and biological features, such as thin stems and high yields, so we studied the influence of sowing methods and seeding rates not only on yield but on seed quality. To obtain the maximum yield of high-quality seeds, Evgeniya sudangrass must be sown with a seeding rate of 0.6-0.7 mln. viable seeds per hectare and row spacing of 30 cm.
Highlights
World experience in the development of agriculture shows that the livestock industry has the priority
Industrial production of sudan-grass is significantly developed in Western Europe, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, India, in the north and east of Africa, North and South America, Australia, in the southern and southeastern regions of the European part of Russia, in the Altai Territory, and the Far East
In the Lower Volga region (Russia) the most important issue in the development of agriculture is the creation of a solid forage base [1, 2]
Summary
World experience in the development of agriculture shows that the livestock industry has the priority. Industrial production of sudan-grass is significantly developed in Western Europe, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, India, in the north and east of Africa, North and South America, Australia, in the southern and southeastern regions of the European part of Russia, in the Altai Territory, and the Far East. In the Lower Volga region (Russia) the most important issue in the development of agriculture is the creation of a solid forage base [1, 2]. The scientific studies and practical experience shows that the sudangrass is one of the most productive hay crops used in severely arid conditions [3, 4]. Highly nutritious green mass can be obtained throughout the summer and until the late autumn period [1, 2]
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