Comparative assessment of early maturing corn hybrids of the Russian selection in the conditions of the black soil steppe of the Saratov region

Abstract

The relevance of the study lies in the need to develop the crop industry of the Saratov region to provide the population with products in the context of an aggravated food crisis as a result of the application of sanctions. The scientific significance of this study lies in the possibility of practical application in the region of an early-maturing hybrid of corn to provide the population with food products, as well as an additional source of replenishment of the regional budget. Information on their adaptive ability can contribute to the successful cultivation of early-maturing corn hybrids in the Saratov region. In 2018 and 2019, 4 new early-ripening corn hybrids were tested in the Turkovsky district of the Saratov region. As a result of the analysis, a hybrid was identified that is of practical value, combining increased productivity and the highest gross harvest. The analysis of the economic effect of crop production showed a decrease in the cost of production and an increase in profits. The authors conclude on the effectiveness of growing the identified corn hybrid at enterprises of the Saratov region in the context of import substitution.