NASEC JSC subsidiary - Kazakh Research Institute of Cotton Growing LLP has created three varieties of alfalfa that are adapted to the conditions of the Turkestan region and produce a high yield.
The breeding work of Kazakh Research Institute of Cotton Growing LLP is aimed at creating high-yielding, multi- mowing, disease-resistant, medium salinity, varieties of irrigating alfalfa.
The breeding and seed-growing work is determined by the need in the Turkestan region, since many sown varieties are not viable and die out in the second year of life. For many years, starting from the 90s, work on this culture was not carried out. Existing varieties were lost and new ones were not created.
It is worth to mention, that to date, the Kazakh Research Institute of Cotton Growing LLP has created three varieties of alfalfa “Koksarai”, “Onimdіk-90” and
“Damu-12”. The patent holder of varieties of alfalfa “Koksarai” and “Onimdіk-90” is the Kazakh Research Institute of Cotton Growing, at present, the variety "Onimdik-90" is in the State variety testing. These varieties show themselves very well in the conditions of the Turkestan region and give a high yield of green, dry hay.
Variety "Koksaray" belongs to the group of early ripening varieties, from the beginning of spring vegetation to full ripeness of seeds 105-110 days. Yield-230-250 c / ha. Adapted to local conditions.
Variety "Onimdik-90" belongs to the group of early ripening varieties, the period from regrowth to fruit ripening varies 47-55 days. The seed yield from 1 ha is 2.7-3.3 c / ha. The height of the stems to the mowing period reaches 110-115 cm. During the growing season, 5-6 mowing is achieved. Regrowth after mowing is quick. From the beginning of spring vegetation to full ripeness of seeds 100-105 days.
Variety "Damu-12" belongs to the group of early ripening varieties, from the beginning of spring vegetation to full ripeness of seeds 105-107 days. Yield-220-245 с / ha. Adapted to local conditions. Foliage of plant after 1-3 mowing is 50%. Winter hardiness and drought tolerance are high, resistant to spring frost. Currently, the variety is in the State variety testing.
