In order to obtain high-quality seed material, the study of the matrix diversity of seeds becomes especially relevant, especially since soybeans have not been studied enough in this regard, and the study of the diversity of seeds of fodder varieties in the conditions of the Amur region has practically not been carried out. The aim of the study was to study the effect of matrix diversity on the sowing quality of soybean seeds. The article presents the results of a study of the sowing qualities of seeds, depending on the place of their formation on a fodder soybean plant. It has been established that, depending on the variety and variety samples, strong seedlings can be obtained from seeds that have formed in the upper, lower and middle tiers of soybean plants. The identified features are recommended to be taken into account when preparing seed material.

Minkach Tatyana V., Konyushkov Andrey I., Shchegorets Olga V.

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