Breeding and Genetic Characterization of the Common Wheat Cultivar 'Volodarka Nosivshchyny'
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.30835/2413-7510.2026.129.03Keywords:
Triticum aestivum L., cultivar, 'Volodarka Nosivshchyny', morpho-physiological traits, grain yield and quality, resistance to adverse biotic and abiotic factors.Abstract
The article provides a comprehensive breeding and genetic characterization of the winter common wheat cultivar 'Volodarka Nosivshchyny' (Nosivska Breeding and Research Station of the V.M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat of NAAS of Ukraine). It was established that this cultivar belongs to an adaptive, universal-purpose type, combining rational plant architecture (culm strength, shortened peduncle, semi-erect flag leaf, and pronounced spike awnedness) with photoperiodic plasticity. A three-year study (2022–2025) showed that the grain yield of the cultivar ranged from 5.65 to 9.10 t/ha, which is 8–10% higher than that of high-intensity check cultivars, particularly under moisture deficit. According to the set of technological grain parameters (the test weight is 790 g/L; the protein content is 14–16%; the gluten content is 22–27%; and the flour strength is 138–178), the genotype was identified as valuable bread wheat (Quality Group II; according to technological classification — a 'strong filler'). Compared to reference cultivars ('Smuhlianka', 'Bezosta 1', 'Trizo'), 'Volodarka Nosivshchyny' demonstrates a combination of high productivity, adaptability, and stable grain quality, which determines its value for national food security and integration into international breeding platforms.
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