Soybean variety "Diona" elite and first, Poltava region.

"POLTAVA-SEEDS" LLC realizes:
Soybean grade "Diona" 1 reproduction and elite

The variety is recommended for growing in the Steppe, Forest Steppe and Polissia zones.

Originator: Institute of Agriculture of the Southern Region

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VARIETY AND APPROVAL MARKS: semi-determinant growth type variety, semi-compressed bush. The height of the plants is 80-110 cm. The pubescence of the stem andbeans is white. The hypocotyl knee is green. The color of the flowers is white. The seeds are medium (weight of 1000 seeds — 115-145 g), oval-rounded, light yellow, scar with a white eye, suitable for food purposes.
The height of the attachment of the lower bean: - 12-18 cm.
Approbation group: glauca.

BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS: ultra-early (vegetation period — 81-90 days). Full maturity occurs in the second half of August at the beginning of September, so this variety is a good precursor for winter crops. The plants of the variety are resistant to diseases, lodging, shedding, respond well to fertilizers and irrigation. The variety is extremely drought-resistant.(//tractor-service.com)
Absolutely reliable predecessor for winter crops. A short growing season allows this variety to be grown in the main (spring) post-autumn and harvest crops. It is characterized by increased adaptability to adverse growing conditions.

QUALITY INDICATORS: Seed content: 151
білку — 40–42%, жиру — 20–21%. Сорт є лідером по показникам якості в Україні.
Grain yield is 23-30 t/ha. In harvest crops (after winter barley) - 18-25 t/ha. The maximum yield reached 33 t/ha. Yield potential 40-45 ts/ha.

Spring crops are also being implemented:
-Fiery barley (elite avatar, elite saint)
-Pea (stronghold-1 reproduction)
-Chickpea (memory-elite)
- Buckwheat (antaria-elite, Ruslana-elite)
-Soya (diona elite, 1 reproduction)
-Sunflower (Kodru, Soltan, Performer)