RYE

RYE, a plant genus of the Gramineae family. There are 4 species known (6—8, according to other data). Sowing R. and cultured R. (winter and spring forms) are being cultivated in the RB, mainly in pre‑Ural steppe zone, N, NE and S forest‑steppe zones. Sown in ordinary row and strip ways, the rate of seeding of seeds according to traditional technology — 4.5—6.0 million units per 1 ha (180—210 kg/ha), depth of sowing — 4—6 cm. The highest yield is 68.5 Cwt/ha (Urtakulsky Sovkhoz of Buzdyaksky Raion, 1986). R. is an edible plant, fodder crop and technical crop. R. grain is used in baking, confectionery, alcoholic beverage industries, etc. Herbage, grain and bran are used as fodder for farm animals. Varieties of winter R. Chulpan, Chulpan 7, bred by the selection breeders of the Republic, Bezenchukskaya 87, and others are allowed for use in the RB.