Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 21 ISSUE 2
Written by Ioana Claudia DUNĂREANU, Dorina BONEA, Valeriu Lucian RADU
The present study aimed to identify barley varieties with high grain yield and quality for rain-fed conditions. The trials were conducted in the experimental field of the ARDS Șimnic during two growing seasons (2018/2019 and 2019/2020). The analysis of the results from the two years of study showed that the Simbol variety (5,842 kg/ha) performed the best for grain yield, while the Ametist variety (4,662 kg/ha) had the lowest grain yield. The highest average value of test weight was found in the Univers variety (61.5 kg/hl) and the lowest in the Ametist variety (55.5 kg/hl). The average protein content values ranged between 9.9% (Simbol) and 11.5% (Dana). The years (precipitation and air temperature) were the predominant source of variation in yields and test weight, representing 87.3% and 78.8%, respectively of the total sum of squares, thus indicating the relative importance of the climatic conditions in achieving of high yields and quality. Therefore, the Simbol variety is recommended for increasing barley yield and improving farmers' incomes in the central part of the Oltenia region and in areas with similar agro-ecologies.
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