Level of research of potential varieties of millet in the Volgograd region

The scientific publication reports the results of a comparative analysis of promising millet varieties based on biometric traits and yield in competitive variety testing, demonstration sowing and the collection of the VIR of the Volgograd region.

Abstract Introduction. The selection of modern varieties is considered the most important component of agricultural technology for increasing the production of millet grain.

Object. Samples and varieties of millet that were evaluated in the VIR collection, competitive variety testing and demonstration nursery.

Materials and methods. The experiment was carried out on chestnut heavy loamy soils, in which the arable layer contained 2.0-2.2 % humus. In the VIR collection, 5 samples of millet were studied: K9880 (Kharkovskoe 87, Ukraine), K10421 (Yubilein, Ukraine), K2049 (Turkey), K1643 (Iran) and K1565 (Azerbaijan). There are 5 varieties in the demonstration sowing: Diana and Kamyshinskoe Yubileinoe (FSC of Agroecology RAS), Kozatske (Ukraine), Kazachye (FSC of Legumes and Cereals), Zolotistoe (FANC of the South-East). In the competitive test – 3 samples: Diana [Saratovskoe yellow x (Saratovskoe 10 x Volgogradskoe 4)], M-81-67- 09 (K9980 x Kamyshinskoe 98) and [K8982 x (Sangvineum 7 x Saratovskoe 8)] x Saratovskoe 10. Saratov yellow (FANC South-East) was the standard.

Results and conclusions. In the competitive variety testing, the tallest millet plants were formed in the sample Kamyshinskoe 98 x K9980 (M-81-67-09) – 79.2 cm, the longest panicle and the largest number of internodes were observed in the sample (Volgogradskoe 4 x Saratovskoe 10) x Saratovskoe yellow (Diana), respectively 20.9 cm and 5.8 pieces. The same sample provided the highest yield – 1.31 t/ha. In the demonstration sowing, the tallest plants and the longest panicle were observed in the Zolotistoe variety, 89.0 and 27.9 cm, respectively. The largest number of internodes and yield were provided by the Diana variety, 5.8 pieces and 1.25 t/ha, respectively. In the VIR collection nursery, the maximum yield of millet was achieved in sample K9880 – 1.91 t/ha. The data collected as a result of scientific research presents the predicted success in growing Diana millet in the Volgograd region.

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