Estimation of adaptability parameters of grain sorghum variety range in the conditions of Donbass

Abstract

   The purpose of the current study was to conduct an environmental testing and give a comprehensive estimation of the adaptability parameters of modern grain sorghum varieties developed by the FSBSI “ARC “Donskoy”. Weather conditions during the years of study were different, which made it possible to estimate varieties under contrasting cultivation conditions.   The year’s conditions index was the highest in 2019 and 2023 (+0.76 and +1.03), and the lowest (-1.21) in the acutely arid year of 2020. The main effect on the productivity formation of the grain sorghum varieties was made by the conditions of the year (49.8 %) and the minor effect was made by the genotype of the variety (31.0 %). The varieties ‘Ataman’, ‘Zernogradskoe 88’, ‘Luchistoe’, ‘Zernogradskoe 53’ were found to be more productive (> 4.6 t/ha) and have a higher adaptability coefficient (108.8–117.2 %). Intensive samples (bi > 1) were ‘Zernogradskoe 53’, ‘Ataman’, ‘Luchistoe’, ‘Zernogradskoe 88’. Extensive varieties (bi < 1) were ‘Orlovskoe’, ‘Velikan’ and ‘Krymbel’ (st.). The varieties ‘Luchistoe’, ‘Ataman’,’ Zernogradskoe 88’ (S2d = 0.02–0.04) had high stability indicators, and the varieties ‘Ataman’, ‘Luchistoe’, ‘Zernogradskoe 88’, ‘Zernogradskoe 53’ had high overall adaptive capacity (TAC). The maximum indicators (115–131 %) of the stability level were established in the varieties ‘Ataman’, ‘Luchistoe’, ‘Zernogradskoe 88’. The rating estimation of adaptability parameters has shown that the early ripening intensive varieties ‘Ataman’ (68 points), ‘Luchistoe’ (67 points) and ‘Zernogradskoye 88’ (61 points) are the best and the most suitable ones for cultivation in the Donbass.