SOURCE MATERIAL FOR CREATING DROUGHT-RESISTANT MILLET VARIETIES WITH HIGH ECONOMIC AND CONSUMER CHARACTERISTICS

Article language

українська

Print date

24.04.2026

Date posted online

29.05.2026

Institution

Yuriev Plant Production Institute of NAAS

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Section

SOURCES AND DONORS

Abstract

              

Aim. Cultivating millet varieties adaptable to adverse environmental conditions can significantly boost gross production by enhancing crop yields. Therefore, breeders focus extensively on developing source material with valuable traits. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate millet breeding lines for morphological, biochemical, and productive traits and then to identify valuable sources that combine these characteristics within a single genotype.

Results and Discussion. Based on the results, the following lines were selected and transferred to the National Center for Plant Genetic Resources of Ukraine (NCPGRU): L09-3590, L12-3080, L16-5215, and L13-4183. They combine high yield (plus 10-15% to the check variety), superior grain quality (grain processing yield of 80-82%, kernel brightness of 7 points, and vitreousness of 7-9 points), high carotenoid content (8-10 mg/kg), and strong antioxidant activity (elevated phenolic content: 0.48-0.57 mg-eq of gallic acid/g). They are designated for integration into breeding programs at research institutions both domestically and internationally.

Conclusions. Registration certificates for plant gene pool samples in Ukraine were obtained for the selected sources. These genotypes are recommended for use in the breeding programs of national and international research institutions.

Keywords

Panicum miliaceum L. sources, lines, drought resistance, productivity, sample registration certificates, quality