Abstract
Buckwheat is one of the most important traditional pseudocereals and a multipurpose crop, belonging to genus Fagopirum of the family Polygonaceae. Buckwheat grain grown mainly for human consumption and as animal feed, although it can also be used as a vegetable, a green manure crop, as a smother crop to crowd out weeds and as a source of buckwheat honey. Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) has been a crop of secondary importance in many countries and it has persisted through centuries of civilization and enters into the agriculture of nearly every country where cereals are cultivated. The objective of the research was to establish optimal agrotechnology including, possible varieties, vegetation period, planting space and seed quality in cultivating Fagopyrum esculentum Moench in Central cropping region of Mongolia. The results showed the chosen varieties matured around 88 to 108 days of planting and the harvest weighed 5.8-11.3 centner per hectare. Among them, the russian variety, Zyemlyachka, planted on 15th May, provided the greatest yield at 1.8-3.2 centner per hectare. Furthermore, planting the said cultivar at a distance of 30 cm between rows, resulted in higher yield (1.30-3.91 centner per hectare) than other alternatives. All of the chosen varieties in the study yielded high quality seeds, good grain evenness and less hulled seeds.
Highlights
The Government of Mongolia emphasized in its priorities, the importance of re-developing the agricultural sector, introducing the latest technologies, developing new varieties, and increasing domestic production of main agricultural products
Its relative short cultivating time and higher yields, together with its ability to survive in virtually all regions of Mongolia make it an attractive species.Buckwheat was introduced in Mongolia relatively recently in 2010, with 233 hectares of field
In order to develop buckwheat production on an industrial scale, it is essential to explore adaptable cultivars with short cultivating time and high yields, well suited to Mongolian harsh climate, alongside developing the necessary technical procedures needed in mass productions in the future
Summary
The Government of Mongolia emphasized in its priorities, the importance of re-developing the agricultural sector, introducing the latest technologies, developing new varieties, and increasing domestic production of main agricultural products. It emphasized the necessity of foreign and domestic projects in achieving those goals. In order to develop buckwheat production on an industrial scale, it is essential to explore adaptable cultivars with short cultivating time and high yields, well suited to Mongolian harsh climate, alongside developing the necessary technical procedures needed in mass productions in the future
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