NS Seed Catalogue
STRENGTH OF GOOD YIELDS
Contents 3 - MAIZE 9 - SUNFLOWER 18 - SOYBEAN 23 - SMALL GRAINS 31 - FORAGE CROPS 38 - VEGETABLES
MAIZE
NS 300
FAO 300
High yield potential in less favourable breeding conditions
high yield potential
rapid dry-down
Hybrid description *This is a medium early maturity hybrid, good wheat preceding crop. The yield potential is above 13 t/ha of dry grain and above 50 t/ha of silage. *Highly resistant to drought and adaptable to different breeding conditions. *The stem is strong and flexible, resistant to lodging. Leaves remain green until full maturity. *The ear has 14-16 kernels/row. Kernel is of dent type, yelloworange in colour, and 1000 grain weight is over 380 grams.
Growing recommendations
drought tolerance
*Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage) and as stubble crop for silage *Suitable as preceding crop for wheat *Ideal in windy regions and heavy soils *Optimum planting density is 75,000 plants in favourable conditions, or 65,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage.
NS 420 Very high yield potential
MAIZE
Hybrid description
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* This is a medium early maturity hybrid, with highest yield in the process of approbation. The yield potential is above 14 t/ha of dry grain and 50 t/ha of silage. It has a satisfying drought tolerance and adaptability to different growing conditions. * 270 cm tall plant, with flexible stem, resistant to lodging. *Ear has 14-16 kernels/row. Kernel is of dent type, yellowreddish in colour. *1000 grain weight is over 380 grams.
Growing recommendations *Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage) and as stubble crop for silage *Suitable as preceding crop for wheat *Hybrid suitable for intensive cultivation. *Optimum planting density is 72,000 plants in favourable conditions, or 65,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage. www.nsseme.com
FAO 400
FAO 400
NS 4051
Early maturity, high-yield and drought-tolerant COMING Hybrid description
SOON!
*In the process of competition with thirty other hybrids of the same maturity group, it had the lowest grain moisture. Simultaneously, it achieved grain yield of over 11 t/ha, which placed it at the top of the list of all tested hybrids according to the performance index. *The yield potential is above 15 t/ha of dry grain. *250-270 cm tall plant, with a strong stem. * Long cylindrical ear with 16-18 kernels/row. *Kernel is of dent type, yellow-orange in colour. 1000 grain weight is over 380 grams.
high yield potential
rapid dry-down
Growing recommendations *Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage) and as stubble crop for silage *Suitable as preceding crop for wheat *Optimum planting density is 72,000 plants in favourable conditions, or 65,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage.
NS 444 Highly adaptable Hybrid description
* This is a medium early maturity hybrid. The yield potential is approximately 14 t/ha of dry grain and 45 t/ ha of silage. *Resistant to drought, very adaptable. *Flexible stem, up to 265 cm in height, highly resistant to lodging and stem breakage. *Cone-cylindrical ear with 14-16 kernels/row. Kernel is of dent type, yellow-orange in colour. *1000 grain weight is about 390 grams.
Growing recommendations *Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage) and as stubble crop for silage. *Suitable as preceding crop for wheat. *Suitable for less favourable growing conditions. *Optimum planting density is 68,000 plants in favourable conditions, or 62,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. *Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage. www.nsseme.com
MAIZE
FAO 400
drought tolerance
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NS 5051 High yield hybrid, above 15 t/ha
high yield potential
rapid dry-down
FAO 500
COMING SOON!
Hybrid description * This is medium late maturity hybrid, among highest yield hybrids in its maturity group. *Yield potential is approximately 15 t/ha of dry grain. *The stem is strong, about 260 cm in height, ears at 90 cm. * Long cylindrical ear with 16-18 kernels/row. *Kernel is of dent type, standard quality. *1000 grain weight is about 380 grams.
Growing recommendations
drought tolerance
*Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage). *Suitable as preceding crop for wheat. *Recommended for growing in lowlands. *Optimum planting density is 68,000 plants in favourable conditions, or 62,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage.
Anthi NS Recorder in high and stable yield
MAIZE
Hybrid description
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* This is a medium late maturity hybrid. *The yield potential is above 17 t/ha of dry grain and 50 t/ha of silage. *The stem is of average height for its maturity group, strong and flexible, resistant to lodging. Leaves remain green until full maturity. *Cylindrical ear with 16 kernels/row. *Kernel is of dent type, yellow-orange in colour. 1000 grain weight is approximately 400 grams.
Growing recommendations *Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage). *Early sowing is recommended. *Suitable for growing in lowlands. *Optimum planting density is 65,000 plants in favourable, or 57,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage. www.nsseme.com
FAO 600
FAO 600
Evita NS
Recorder in yield potential under more favourable breeding conditions Hybrid description * This is a medium late maturity hybrid, suitable for intensive cultivation. *Holds the record in yield potential of above 18 t/ha of dry grain. *Recommended for grain production and silage. *Stem is approximately 275 cm in height. *Cylindrical ear with 16 kernels/row. Kernel is of dent type, yellow in colour. 1000 grain weight is approximately 400 grams.
high yield potential
rapid dry-down
Growing recommendations *Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage). *Suitable for growing in lowlands, with intensive cultivation practices. *Optimum planting density is 65,000 plants in favourable, or 57,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage.
Haris NS Wide adaptability and yield stability Hybrid description * This is a medium late maturity hybrid, the most frequently grown in the last decade. *The yield potential is above 15 t/ha of dry grain and over 55 t/ha of silage. Characterised by high drought tolerance. *High, flexible, strong stem, resistant to lodging and breakage. *Long cylindrical ear with 14-16 kernels/row. *Kernel is of dent type, yellow-orange in colour, 1000 grain weight is approximately 400 grams.
Growing recommendations *Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage). *Suitable for early growing. *Suitable for growing in lowlands. *Optimum planting density is 62,000 plants in favourable, or 57,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 5,000-10,000 plants needed for silage.
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MAIZE
FAO 600
drought tolerance
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Duo system For efficient weed combat!!!
high yield potential
rapid dry-down
drought tolerance
NS 444 Ultra Hybrid description *Resistant to the herbicide Focus Ultra!!! * This is a medium early maturity hybrid. The yield potential is approximately 12 t/ha of dry grain and 45 t/ha of silage. *Resistant to drought, very adaptable. *Flexible stem, up to 265 cm in height, highly resistant to lodging and stem breakage. *Cone-cylindrical ear with 14-16 kernels/row. Kernel is of dent type, yellow-orange in colour. *1000 grain weight is about 390 grams.
Growing recommendations
MAIZE
*Can be grown as the main crop (for grain and silage) and as stubble crop for silage. *Suitable as preceding crop for wheat. *Optimum planting density is 65,000 plants in favourable conditions, or 62,000 plants/ha in less favourable conditions. Increase in 15-20% in the number of plants needed for silage.
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FAO 400
SUNFLOWER
NS OSKAR
Finally! New early hybrid with higher yield, resistant to broomrape! Cultivar description high yield potential
drought tolerance
oily
* A medium early hybrid. * Genetically resistant to broomrape (Orobanche cumana) races A, B, C, D and E, rust and sunflower moth. * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis and Macrophomina. * Average plant height, highly tolerant to lodging and stem breakage. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 5.5 t/ha. Seed oil content is 48-50%. * Adaptable, can be grown in different agroecological conditions. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare
NEW!
high oil yield
SUNFLOWER
resistance to broomrape
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NS NOVAK
The new champion, wins without one lost set! Cultivar description * A medium late hybrid. * Genetically resistant to broomrape (Orobanche cumana) races A, B, C, D and E, rust and sunflower moth. * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis white rot (root and stem forms). * Average plant height, highly tolerant to lodging and stem breakage. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 5.5 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 48-50%. * Adaptable, can be grown in different agroecological conditions. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare www.nsseme.com
high oil yield
resistance to broomrape
Hybrids recommended for planting on the fields infested with broomrape
NS VIKTORIA
Ideal for the climate of 21st century!
high yield potential
Cultivar description * A medium early hybrid. * Genetically resistant to broomrape (Orobanche cumana) races A, B, C, D and E, rust and sunflower moth. * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis, Macrophomina, diseases causing leaf blight and white head rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) – root and stem forms. * The stem is of average plant height, resistant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 5 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 47-48%. * Good drought tolerance, adaptable and plastic. * Succeeds in reaching high and stable yields, regardless of broomrape presence. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare
high oil yield
resistance to broomrape
drought tolerance
oily
Recorder hybrid! Cultivar description * A medium early hybrid. * Genetically resistant to Plasmopara halstedii (PI6 gene), broomrape (Orobanche cumana) races A, B, C, D and E, rust and sunflower moth. * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis, diseases causing leaf blight, and white head rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) – root and stem forms. * The stem is of average plant height, firm and resistant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 5 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 46-48%. * Adaptable, can be grown in different agroecological conditions, with high and stable yield * Highest yielding hybrid at Institute trials in the last 4 years. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare.
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resistance to broomrape
resistance to downy mildew
SUNFLOWER
LEONE
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ANNA PR
A trump card of NS hybrids! Cultivar description high yield potential
drought tolerance
oily
* A medium early hybrid. * Resistant to all races of Plasmopara halstedii (PI6 gene), sunflower rust (Puccinia helianthi), and sunflower moth. * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis helianthi, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and other diseases in sunflower * Of average plant height, firm stem, resistant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield over 5 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 46-48%. * Drought tolerant, adaptable to different agroecological conditions and soil types. * High initial growth, in the last few years one of the highest yielding hybrids at the Institute. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare.
NS DUKAT The earliest hybrid – in case you are late!
SUNFLOWER
Cultivar description
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* An ultra-early hybrid, vegetation period 90-95 days. * The stem height is 135-145 cm. * Genetic potential for seed yield over 4 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 47-49%. * Genetically resistant to sunflower rust and sunflower moth. * Optimal plant density at harvesting time is 50,00054,000 plants per hectare. * Recommended for late planting on the fields unavailable for planting during the appropriate planting period (15 May to 15 June).
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resistance to downy mildew
Hybrids tolerant to imidazolinone herbicides (Clearfield) (Non – GMO!!!) For more efficient combat against weeds and broomrape
NS PRIMI
Clearfield technology and resistance to downy mildew
high yield potential
drought tolerance
Cultivar description NEW! oily
resistance to downy mildew
SUNFLOWER
* An early hybrid. * Tolerant to herbicide Pulsar-40 and other imidazolinone herbicides. * Successor of RIMI hybrid, the first and most selling IMI hybrid in Central and Eastern Europe * Resistant to all races of Plasmopara halstedii (PI6 gene). * Genetically resistant to rust and sunflower moth, tolerant to Phomopsis. * Average plant height, highly tolerant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 4.8 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 46-49%. * Adaptable and stable in agro-ecological conditions of our country. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 58,000-60,000 plants per hectare
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NS MAESTRO Clearfield technology and resistance to broomrape high yield potential
drought tolerance
Cultivar description
* A medium early hybrid. * High resistance to imidazolinone herbicides regardless of the application time. * Genetically resistant to broomrape races A through E, as well as to the major diseases. * Average plant height. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 4.8 t/ha. * Can be grown in different agro-ecological conditions. * High and stable yield in different soil types, with high and stable yield. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 58,000-60,000 plants per hectare.
NEW!
resistance to broomrape
oily
NS TAURUS Clearfield technology and high yield
SUNFLOWER
Cultivar description
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* A medium late hybrid. * Highly tolerant to herbicide Pulsar-40. Highly tolerant to Phomopsis and Macrophomina, Phoma, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum – root and stem forms. * Average plant height, highly tolerant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 4.8 t/ha. * High and stable yield in stress conditions. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 58,000-60,000 plants per hectare.
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NEW!
ÂŽ
Hybrids tolerant to sulfonylurea herbicides (tribenuron-methyl) (Non – GMO!!!) For more efficient combat against the most persistent weeds such as creeping thistle
ÂŽ
AMLETO
high yield potential
For combat against creeping thistle and downy mildew!!!
drought tolerance
Cultivar description
oily
resistance to downy mildew
ÂŽ
ANABELA SU
For combat against creeping thistle and broomrape!!! Cultivar description * A medium early hybrid. * High resistance to sulphonylurea herbicides (tribenuron-methyl) regardless of the application time. * Genetically resistant to all races of Plasmopara halstedii (PI6 gene),rust and sunflower moth * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis helianthi. * Average plant height, highly resistant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 4.5 t/ha. * Drought tolerant, attractive to pollinators, high pollination level. * Breeding SUMO hybrids enabled combat against persistent weeds such as creeping thistle. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare. www.nsseme.com
resistance to broomrape
SUNFLOWER
* A medium early hybrid. * High resistance to sulphonylurea herbicides (tribenuron-methyl) regardless of the application time. * Genetically resistant to all races of Plasmopara halstedii (PI6 gene),rust and sunflower moth * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis helianthi * Average plant height, highly resistant to lodging. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 4.8 t/ha. * Drought tolerant, attractive to pollinators, high pollination level. * Breeding SUMO hybrids enabled combat against persistent weeds such as creeping thistle. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 55,000-60,000 plants per hectare.
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Hybrids for bird-seed
LACTAL
White hull and high-yield! high yield potential
drought tolerance
Cultivar description
* A medium late hybrid. * High resistance to sulphonylurea herbicides (tribenuron-methyl) regardless of the application time. * Genetically resistant to rust, tolerant to Phoma. * High plant with firm stem. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 5.5 t/ha. * Seed oil content is 34-38%. * Very high seed yield potential. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 45,000-50,000 plants per hectare.
bird feed
Hybrids used for specific purposes
High oleic hybrid
NS OLIVA
Olive from Vojvodina!
SUNFLOWER
Cultivar description
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* Early hybrid. * Highly oleic hybrid, oleic acid content in oil exceeds 80%. * High resistance to sulphonylurea herbicides (tribenuron-methyl) regardless of the application time. * Genetically resistant to all races of downy mildew (PI6 gene, races 100, 300, 330, 703 and 710), rust and sunflower moth. * Highly tolerant to Phomopsis helianthi. * Average plant height, highly resistant to stem lodging and breakage. * Genetic potential for seed yield is above 4.5 t/ha. * Oil content is 48-50%. * According to the agronomical characteristics, it does not lag behind the standard hybrids, but it requires isolation in the radius of 1 km in order to achieve the high and stable level of oleic acid content in seed oil. * Oil of this hybrid is suitable for the production of cold pressed oil and biodiesel. * Drought tolerant, attractive to pollinators, high pollination level. * Recommended (optimal) planting density at harvesting time is 50,000-55,000 plants per hectare
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oily
high oleic
resistance to downy mildew
Confectionary hybrids
MAHELAN
Large seed and high yield! high yield potential
Cultivar description * Confectionary sunflower hybrid for nutrition and de-hulling. * A medium early hybrid. * The stem is firm and tall. * Genetic potential for seed yield over 5 t/ha. * 1000 seed weight is 95-115 g. * Seed oil content is lower than 35%. * Kernel protein content is 25%. * Low husk content. * Resistant to sunflower rust (Puccinia helianthi) and sunflower moth, tolerant to Phomopsis. * Attractive to pollinators, adaptable to different agro-ecological conditions and soil types. * Optimal plant density at harvesting time is 42,00046,000 plants per hectare.
NEW!
drought tolerance
confectionary
NS COLONEL Cultivar description * A confectionery sunflower hybrid for nutrition and de-hulling. * A medium early hybrid. * Resistant to sunflower rust (Puccinia helianthi) and sunflower moth, tolerant to Phomopsis helianthi. * The stem is firm and tall. * Genetic potential for seed yield over 4.5 t/ha. * 1000 seed weight is 95-110 g. * Seed oil content is lower than 35%. * Kernel protein content is 26%. * Low husk content. * Attractive to pollinators, adaptable to different agro-ecological conditions and soil types. * Optimal plant density at harvesting time is 42,00046,000 plants per hectare.
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NEW!
SUNFLOWER
The tastiest NS hybrid!
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SOYBEAN
NS MERCURY
00 maturity group
Cultivar description wide adaptability
intensive production
* very early cultivar * yield potential over 4.5 t/ha * high and stable yields together with resistance to lodging recommend this cultivar for irrigated secondcrop farming * medium high stem with brown hairs, medium grain size with yellow seed coat and brown hilum, increased grain protein content * recommended for foodstuff
Recommendation increased protein content
* second crop after peas, barley and early wheat * suitable for late planting * suitable for upland farming * optimum stand density 550,000 per ha * planting date: from April to early July
GALINA wide adaptability
SOYBEAN
intensive production
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Cultivar description * early cultivar * yield potential over 5.5 t/ha * stable and high yields and high yield potential are achieved in intensive production * medium high stem with grey hairs, medium grain size with yellow seed coat and yellow hilum * recommended for foodstuffs
Recommendation * first crop planting until mid-May * suitable for late planting * second crop planting until mid-June * suitable for upland farming * optimum stand density 500,000 per ha
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0 maturity group
0 maturity group
ZORA Cultivar description
Recommendation * first crop planting until mid-May * suitable for late planting * second crop planting until mid-June * suitable for upland farming * optimum stand density 500,000 per ha
I maturity group
BALKAN Cultivar description * medium cultivar * yield potential over 5.5 t/ha * high and stable yield potential * medium high robust stem with grey hairs, large grain with yellow seed coat and light brown hilum * recommended for foodstuffs
Recommendation * optimum stand density 450,000 per ha * optimum planting date throughout April * very wide distribution area
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wide adaptability
intensive production
wide adaptability
drought tolerance
SOYBEAN
* early cultivar * yield potential over 5.5 t/ha * stable and high yields and high yield potential are achieved in intensive production * medium high stem with grey hairs, medium grain size with yellow seed coat and yellow hilum * recommended for foodstuffs
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VENERRA
II maturity group
Cultivar description wide adaptability
drought tolerance
* late cultivar * yield potential around 6 t/ha * high and stable yield potential * medium high stem with grey hairs, medium grain size with yellow seed coat and brown hilum * recommended for foodstuffs * increased oil content
Recommendation increased oil content
* optimum stand density 400,000 per ha * optimum planting date is early to mid-April * highly adaptable cultivar
LUNA wide adaptability
intensive production
Cultivar description * late cultivar * yield potential around 6 t/ha * high and stable yield potential * medium high stem with brown hairs, medium grain size with yellow seed coat and yellow hilum * recommended for foodstuffs * increased protein content
Recommendation increased protein content
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* optimum stand density 400,000 per ha * optimum planting date is early to mid-April * highly adaptable cultivar
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II maturity group
II maturity group
NS TRIJUMF Cultivar description * late cultivar * yield potential around 6 t/ha * high and stable yield potential * short stem with very short internodes and grey hairs, medium grain size with yellow seed coat and yellow hilum * recommended for foodstuffs
Recommendation
wide adaptability
intensive production
* optimum stand density 450,000 per ha * optimum planting date is early to mid-April * highly adaptable cultivar
CONDOR
wide adaptability
Cultivar description * late cultivar * yield potential around 6 t/ha * high and stable yield potential * medium high slim stem with grey hairs, small grain with yellow seed coat and yellow hilum
Recommendation * optimum stand density 400,000 per ha * optimum planting date is early to mid-April * highly adaptable cultivar
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drought tolerance
SOYBEAN
II maturity group
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SMALL GRAINS
SIMONIDA
winter wheat
Adaptable and most wide-spread wheat cultivar in Serbia
winter hardiness
resistance to lodging
Cultivar description * medium early cultivar * very good resistance to powdery mildew and leaf rust * 1000-grain weight 42-47 g * test weight 83-87 kg * excellent technological quality - enhancer * protein content 12-14% * wet gluten content 30-32% * excellent flouring and bread-making quality
protein content
12-14%
Recommendation high yield potential
SMALL GRAINS
good resistance to diseases
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This widely adaptable cultivar is suitable for different growing conditions. High and stable yields are achieved with density of 680-720 spikes per m2.
NS 40S
winter wheat
Very high and stable yields excellent resistance to lodging Cultivar description * medium late cultivar with awns * very good winter hardiness * stem height 80-90 cm * excellent resistance to lodging * very good resistance to diseases * 1000-grain weight 36-42 g * test weight 76-82 kg * grain is light red * protein content 11-13% * gluten content 24-30% * quality grade B1-B2 * falling number 200-365 sec.
protein content
11-13%
Recommendation This widely adaptable cultivar can be planted by 450 viable seeds per m2 under good cultivation technology.
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PANONNIA NS
Small Grains
Wide adaptability, excellent quality, drought tolerance Cultivar description
winter hardiness
* excellent winter hardiness * early cultivar with awns * stem height 85-95 cm * excellent resistance to lodging * good resistance to diseases * 1000-grain weight 42-46 g * test weight 82-86 kg * grain is red * protein content 12-15% * gluten content 29-32% * quality grade A2 * falling number 370-570 sec
protein content
12-15% resistance to lodging
high yield potential
Recommendation This very widely adaptable cultivar is grown in the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria. It is highly tolerant to drought.
Resistance to lodging excellent quality Cultivar description
* medium early cultivar * plant height around 75 cm * very good resistance to powdery mildew and leaf rust * 1000-grain weight 40-44 g protein content * test weight 83-87 kg 12-15% * technological quality – excellent bread wheat * protein content 12-15% * wet gluten content 28-34% * excellent flouring and baking quality
Recommendation This cultivar is intended for intensive production. It is of excellent technological quality. Stem is short and firm which provides excellent resistance to lodging due to plant firmness. High and stable yields are achieved with density of 700-750 spikes per m2. It is suitable both for dry farming and irrigation.
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winter wheat
SMALL GRAINS
ZVEZDANA
good resistance to diseases
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POBEDA
winter wheat
High adaptability good resistance to lodging
winter hardiness
resistance to lodging
high yield potential
SMALL GRAINS
good resistance to diseases
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Cultivar description * excellent winter hardiness * medium late cultivar * stem height 90-100 cm * good resistance to lodging * tolerant to prevailing diseases * 1000-grain weight 40-46 g * test weight 80-87 kg * grain is dark red * protein content 12-15% * gluten content 28-33% * quality grade A1-A2 * falling number 240-380 sec.
protein content
12-15%
Recommendation This highly adaptable cultivar has been dominant in Serbian and Macedonian production for 20 years.
RENESANSA
winter wheat
Stable yield and excellent winter hardiness Cultivar description * excellent winter hardiness * medium early cultivar * stem height 90-105 cm * good resistance to lodging * good resistance to diseases * 1000-grain weight 40-45 g * test weight 80-88 kg * grain is dark red * protein content 12-15% * gluten content 27-33% * quality grade A2 * falling number 220-350 sec.
protein content
12-15%
Recommendation This widely adaptable cultivar is grown in Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria.
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FANTAZIA
Cultivar of double use malting and fodder barley Cultivar description
two-rowed winter barley
*medium early cultivar * excellent resistance to lodging * medium resistance to pre-harvest sprouting * good resistance to diseases * high grain-filling intensity * 1000-grain weight around 42 g * test weight around 74 kg * 1st class grain over 95% * protein content 10-11.5% * high yield potential
protein content
winter hardiness
resistance to lodging
10-11.5%
Recommendation high yield potential
This cultivar is recommended both for malt production and animal fodder. Its malt is of good quality if grown on medium-fertile soils with malting barley cultivation technology applied. If grown for animal fodder, soils should be more fertile and higher doses of nitrogen should be used in order to reach protein content of even 13%. Planting density is 350-400 viable seeds per m2.
AMAZON
Adaptability High and stable yield
two-rowed winter barley
Cultivar description * medium early cultivar * good winter hardiness * excellent resistance to diseases * excellent resistance to lodging * 1000-grain weight 48-50 g * test weight 75-79 kg * protein content 10.5-11.5% * 1st class grain over 95% * high yield potential
SMALL GRAINS
good resistance to diseases
protein content
10.5-11.5%
Recommendation This widely adaptable cultivar achieves high and stable yield in different growing conditions. Depending on cultivation technology it can be used for malt production or animal fodder. Recommended planting density is 300-400 viable seeds per m2.
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ODISEJ Good yield even in less
winter triticale
favourable growing conditions Cultivar description
winter hardiness
resistance to lodging
* excellent winter hardiness and resistance to diseases * early cultivar, stem height 95-110 cm * good resistance to lodging * 1000-grain weight 32-37 g * test weight 75-80 kg * protein content 14-16% * wet gluten content 20-33% * grain is light red
protein content
14-16%
Recommendation Very wide adaptability, released in the EU. high yield potential
SMALL GRAINS
good resistance to diseases
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FORAGE CROPS
Perennial forage legumes winter hardiness
ALFALFA NS Banat ZMS II
excellent quality
high yield potential
drought tolerant
25 t/ha
Cultivar description Early drought tolerant cultivar intended for intensive cutting (5-6 cuts). On quality soils it achieves high yield (85-100 t/ha of green forage and over 20 t/ha of hay) and good quality (21% of crude proteins). It is an adaptable and stable cultivar, the most widespread in Serbia.
Banat VS
25 t/ha
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Cultivar description
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This is a cultivar of high green forage yields (85100 t/ha) and hay yields (18-20 t/ha) of excellent quality (21% of proteins in the hay) and tolerant to intensive way of usage. It has increased level of tolerance to drought, winter hardiness and lodging. It is an early cultivar of fast initial growth after cutting, extremely high yielding on light and medium-heavy soils.
Nera
25 t/ha
Cultivar description Early cultivar of excellent quality (21% protein), intended for intensive utilization (system with 4-5 cuts a year). It has higher yields of dry matter (up to 20 t/ha), especially on quality soils. It has a deep root system which makes it more tolerant to drought and it regenerates quickly after cutting.
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NS Medijana ZMS V Cultivar description This is a cultivar characterized by good production traits on heavier hydromorphic soils that achieves high biomass yield (80-100 t/ha of green forage, 15-20 t/ha of hay) of good quality (22% of proteins). Adaptable cultivar of high yields in different production conditions.
winter hardiness
excellent quality
22 t/ha
Cultivar description This is the most recent NS alfalfa cultivar intended for marginal regions of alfalfa production area in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (for heavier hydromorphic soils, neutral to mildly acidic in reaction). This is a medium-early cultivar, resistant to lodging and tolerant to drought. It has stable and high yields (hay yield 15-20 t/ha) of excellent quality (22% protein in hay).
RED CLOVER
Zoja
19 t/ha
Cultivar description This is a medium early cultivar of red clover, suitable for growing in grass-clover mixture on less fertile, humid and acidic soils. Good branching and leafiness cause high quality and yields of forage. Maximum yield of fresh mass (70-95 t/ha) and hay (15-17 t/ha) is achieved in the second year from 3-4 cuts, while in third year from two cuts total yield of fresh mass equivalent to the first year is achieved. Excellent quality; proportion of leaves in yield at the beginning of flowering is up to 55% (18.5% of proteins in hay).
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high yield potential
drought tolerant
FORAGE CROPS
NS Medija
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Spring forage legumes SPRING FIELD PEA winter hardiness
excellent quality
high yield potential
NS-Junior
50 t/ha
Cultivar description Cultivar of spring pea intended for mixed use - for fodder (forage) and grain. It is characterized by high genetic potential: green forage yield 30-50 t/ ha and grain 2.5-5.0 t/ha. Crude protein content in dry matter of forage is 19-21%, and 28% in grain. The content of anti-nutritive matters in grain is minimal - heat treatment of grain is not required. This is the most widespread cultivar of spring pea in production.
SPRING PROTEIN PEA Dukat
drought tolerant
6.5 t/ha
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SPRING VETCH
Novi Beograd
50 t/ha
Intensive medium-early cultivar of spring forage pea, tolerant to lodging and of uniform maturation. It is intended for the production of dry grain with yield potential of 6.5 t/ha. Grain protein content is 25%. Pods are grouped in the apical stem part, which helps unique maturation, easier harvest and loss cuts.
Partner
6 t/ha
Cultivar description
Cultivar description This is a spring common vetch cultivar of high forage quality and yield. The cultivar is intended for production of fresh mass, hay, silage and haylage, intercropped with oats. The yield of fresh mass is 40-50 t/ha and hay 8-10 t/ha. Forage is of excellent quality for feeding ruminants.
This is a new cultivar of spring protein pea for grain production with the growing period of 80-85 days. It has minimum lodging, stem height 50-70 cm, afila leaf type and white flowers. Grain yield in the production conditions is 4.5-5.5 t/ha with 25% crude proteins.
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Winter forage crops WINTER FORAGE PEA
60 t/ha
WINTER PROTEIN PEA
excellent quality
Cultivar description This cultivar of winter forage pea is intended for production of forage with very high winter hardiness. It is suitable for growing as a pure stand and in a mix with small grains. The yield of green forage is 40-50 t/ha and 8-10 t/ha of hay.
Kosmaj
65 t/ha
Cultivar description This cultivar of winter forage pea was selected with pedigree method from the hybrid population. It has increased ratio of dry matter in forage yield, and stem height in the range 150-180 cm. As a pure stand it achieves yields of 45-55 t/ha of green forage and 9-10 t/ha of hay, with average crude protein content of about 19%.
NS-Mraz
6.5 t/ha
Cultivar description This is the first Serbian winter cultivar of protein pea for grain. It is a very early cultivar of uniform maturation. It can be harvested for grain in the second half of June. Stem height is 50-70 cm, it has afila leaf type, and leaf blades are transformed into tendrils which makes it very tolerant to lodging. Grain yield in the production conditions ranges from 4.5 and 5.5 t/ha.
WINTER VETCH
NS Kadmos
45 t/ha
Cultivar description This cultivar has gentle and long stem rich in leaves, resistant to length and duration of low temperatures. The yield of green forage is 35-45 t/ha and 7-9 t/ha of hay. Crude protein content of forage is up to 22% of dry matter.
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high yield potential
drought tolerant
FORAGE CROPS
NS-Pionir
winter hardiness
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FORAGE SORGHUM
winter hardiness
NS-D탑in
80 t/ha
Cultivar description
excellent quality
high yield potential
The cultivar was developed by crossing forage sorghum and Sudan grass. The average green forage yield is 70 t/ha, while under irrigation it can achieve up to 100 t/ha. It is characterised by good tillering, regeneration (3 cuts per year) and resistance to drought and prevailing sorghum diseases (smut and reddening). It is an excellent carbohydrate and energy feed with an average content of crude fibre 42% and sugar 42%, and is excellent for feeding cattle in fresh state, as well as for the production of silage with bio-digester.
FORAGE CROPS
drought tolerant
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Titan
88 t/ha
Siloking
Cultivar description
100 t/ha
Cultivar description
This is a new cultivar of forage sorghum created by crossing forage sorghum and Sudan grass. It allows multiple cuts (up to 3 cuts), with high genetic yield potential of forage, over 80 t/ha in dry farming conditions. It is cut when plants reach height of 0.71.5 m. It shows fast initial growth, excellent tillering and good regeneration after cutting.
This is a sweet sorghum hybrid of long growing period and high yields of green forage, suitable for late cutting and silaging. It is resistant to economically important diseases. The stem remains juicy until the end of vegetation making this an excellent raw material for silage mass in bio-digesters for biogas production.
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winter hardiness
excellent quality
SUDAN GRASS
FODDER KALE high yield potential
100 t/ha
Cultivar description The most widespread cultivar of Sudan grass intended for the production of green forage and hay. It is characterized by good tillering and excellent regeneration, which is ensured by 3-4 cuts per year, as well as by possibility of sowing in more than one term. Yield of green forage is 80-100 t/ha and up to 20 t/ha of hay. For use in fresh state, it should be sown at row spacing of 25 cm with 25-30 kg/ha of seeds, and for hay sowing should be thicker, at 12.5 cm and with 35-40 kg/ha of seeds.
Sava
Perast
80 t/ha
Cultivar description This is a new very early cultivar of winter forage kale with high yield potential of green forage. It is good feed for all species and categories of farmyard animal, especially ruminants. It is resistant to low temperatures and most diseases. It has juicy and large leaves. Green forage yield ranges from 50 to 80 t/ha, depending on the planting date.
100 t/ha
Cultivar description This is a new Sudan grass cultivar. It achieves high yield from four cuts: green forage yield up to 100 t/ha and hay yield 20 t/ha of excellent quality. It shows very fast initial growth, good tillering and fast regeneration after cutting. It is resistant to economically important diseases.
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drought tolerant
FORAGE CROPS
Srem
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VEGETABLES
PEPPER AMFORA
This is a medium early cultivar with elongated fruit. Fruit is large, up to 200 g weight. At technological maturity fruit is dark green, and intensely red at physiological maturity. It is excellent for making vegetable spread. It has high content of dry matter and Ca pectate.
VRANJSKA Medium early bell shaped cultivar. Fruit is hanging with regular prismatic shape and 80-130 g weight. Pericarp thickness is over 5 mm. Fruit colour in technological maturity is yellow, and red in physiological. Harvest is easy because of hanging fruits. It is suitable for different manners of consumption and processing. AMFORA
PLAMENA
VEGETABLES
Early cultivar with elongated fruit. It has mildly hot taste. Fruit length is around 15 cm, width around 2.5 cm and weighs about 40 g. Fruit colour in technological maturity is yellow to light green, and in physiological maturity intensely red. It is suitable for early production at open field, and during winter and spring in greenhouses. It can be used fresh, as well as for pickling.
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ANITA Medium early cultivar with bell shape. Fruit weight is 100-150 g and pericarp thickness is up to 8 mm. Fruit colour in technological maturity is light yellow, and red in physiological maturity. Fruits are uniform per harvest and grow equally. It has high yields. It is excellent for fresh use, as well as for processing, since it has high vitamin C content.
VRANJSKA
NOVOSAÄ?ANKA Medium early cultivar with tomato pepper shape. Fruit is almost round and weighs 80-120 g, while pericarp thickness is up to 10 mm. Fruit colour in technological maturity is light yellow, and intensely red in physiological maturity. It has beautiful appearance and delicious taste. It is suitable for processing by pickling.
UNA Medium early cultivar with elongated fruit, 1418 cm long, about 4 cm wide, 80-120 g weight and flesh thickness about 5 mm. Fruit is yellow to greenish at technological maturity and intensely red at physiological maturity. It is suitable for fresh use, pickling, baking, freezing and diverse uses in food processing industry. The yield is high and stable with increased dry matter content. www.nsseme.com
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TOMATO ALPARAC Early cultivar of determinate growth. Medium abundant cultivar with strong, branching tree 60-65 cm high. Fruit is slightly elongated, smooth and red, without green area around fruit stem, about 95 g weight. It forms large number of fruits per plant and is suitable for industrial production. It has high lycopene content.
KNJAZ
KNJAZ
ALPARAC
Belongs to medium early cultivars. Plant is vertical and has determinate growth, 70-75 cm high. Fruit is large with 5-8 chambers, round and red coloured, 140-160 g weight. Cultivar trait is high dry matter content in fruit (6.5%). Fruit has pleasant taste due to balanced ratio of sugars and acids.
Medium late cultivar. Stem has limited growth, it is abundant and 70-75 cm high. Fruit is red coloured, strong, large and weighs averagely 160-180 g. Due to fruit firmness, it is suitable for transport. Fruit weight is uniform along the height, which is an important trait. It is produced by direct sowing or from seedlings.
Indeterminate cultivar, medium early, with vegetation period of about 120 days. Fruit is large and averagely weighs about 180 g. Round shaped (fruit index 0.93), orange coloured. Dry matter percentage is about 6.5. Fruit contains high carotene percentage (120 mg%). It is grown per one stand, with support.
NOVOSADSKI JABUCAR Medium early cultivar with vegetation period of around 120 days. Plant has indeterminate growth. Fruits are round, smooth, intensely red and with average weight of 130-150 g. It has good ratio of total sugars and acids, with dry matter content 6-6.5% and delicious taste. It is grown from seedlings, without or with two stands support, most commonly. It can be grown from direct sowing without support.
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PEGAZ
VEGETABLES
PEGAZ
BACKA
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EGGPLANT
COURGETTE
DOMAĆI SREDNJE DUGI This is an early cultivar with elongated dark purple fruit weighing 270-500 g.
BEOGRADSKA This is a medium abundant bushy plant with milky white fruit, 10-15 cm long, cylindrical and of uniform girth along the fruit.
MUSKATNA This cultivar has long vines and pear-like fruit. It is orange in colour, sweet and aromatic.
CUCUMBER TAJFUN This is a salad cucumber cultivar with fruit 180-200 g weight, dark green in colour, tolerant to downy mildew. It takes 45 days from emergence to first harvest.
WATERMELON DANKA Fruit is round and elongated weighing 8-12 kg. Flesh is light red, fruit extremely sweet with sugar content over 12%.
CABBAGE ORION Head is slightly oval in shape, contains anthocyanin, gentle middle leaves of fine taste. It takes 120 days from planting to harvest. Intended for fresh consumption and pickling.
VEGETABLES
FUTOĹ KI
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This is a late high yielding cultivar that takes 130 days from sowing to harvest. The head is round weighing 2-3.5 kg. It is excellent for fresh use and especially for pickling.
MELON ANANAS This is early cultivar of exquisite aroma with round, slightly flattened fruit weighing around 1 kg. Flesh is sweet, juicy, light green in colour. It can be produced by direct sowing or from seedlings.
DESERTNA This is a late cultivar of excellent taste with round to oval fruit weighing 2-3 kg. Flesh is aromatic and yellow-orange in colour.
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LETTUCE
SMALL RADISH
VUKA
VERICA This is a large early-spring cultivar, with fast growth and semi-erect rosette. Root is round, red on the outside, succulent, and weighs 40-45 g.
This is a spring butterhead lettuce with firm and large head, weighting up to 250 g. Leaves are gentle and light green in colour.
PEA
GARLIC
TAMIĹ
BOSUT
This is a fall cultivar with compact white bulb weighing around 60 g. Cloves are uniform weighing above 5 g. It has high dry matter content (up to 35%).
This is a very early cultivar for industrial processing and garden production. 1000-grain weight is around 320 g. Owing to high quality about 80% of the grains are in class I (extra fine).
DUNAV This is an early garden cultivar that takes 60 days from planting to harvest. The grain is light green and sweet and 1000-grain weight is 400 g.
PARSLEY MOLSKI This is medium late cultivar of semi-erect rosette. The root is white, smooth, weighing 150-160 g, with high dry matter content, suitable for drying.
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FRUĹ KOGORAC This is a medium early cultivar that takes around 70 days from planting to harvest. The grain is green, 1000-grain weight is 300-350 g. It is suitable for garden and industrial production.
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BEAN
FLOWERS
DVADESETICA This is a determinate very early cultivar of 67-70 days growing period. The grain is white and semi-flattened, while 1000-grain weight is 350-400 g.
SWEET WILLIAM (Diantus barbatus) PETUNIA (Petunia hybrida) MOSS ROSE (Portulaca grandiflora) CHINA ASTER (Callistephus chinenis) ROSE BALSAM (Impatiens balsamina)
VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS
EVENING SCENTED STOCK (Matthiola bicornis)
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CANDYTUFT (Iberis umbellata) CORNFLOWER (Centaurea cyanus) ANNUAL BABY'S-BREATH (Gypsophila elegans) MARIGOLD (Calendula officinalis)
BELKO
COMMON ZINNIA (Zinnia elegans)
This is a determinate medium early cultivar with white and elliptical grain and 1000-grain weight of 320 g.
SREMAC This is a determinate cultivar of short growing period with greenish grain and 1000-grain weight of 350-400 g.
ZLATKO This is a determinate cultivar of 80 days growing period with large golden-yellow cylindrical grain, and 1000-grain weight 450 g. When cooked the seedcoat does not burst.
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INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS Novi Sad, Maksima Gorkog 30; tel. 021/48 98 100, fax. 021/48 98 131
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INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS Novi Sad, Maksima Gorkog 30; tel. 021/48 98 100, fax. 021/48 98 131
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