The productivity of spring rapeseed in the south of the Central Chernozem region

In 2010-2012, contrasting in metrological conditions, in the southern part of the Voronezh area the hybrids of foreign breeding were studied in comparison to the variety Ratnik. The estimation of hybrids and varieties on productivity and drought resistance is given. The best results of oil seeds productivity in extremely drought conditions were shown by the hybrids Mobile CL, Trapper, Chidalgo, Calibre, Salsa CL. In case of long-term average annual precipitation the ranging changes a little: Siesta, Mobile CL, Trapper, Mirko CL. The most flexible hybrids were Chidalgo, Calibre, and Mobile CL which are recommended for cultivation in the south of the Voronezh area.