The article compares various methods of sterilizing wheat ears before anther incubation, which is
an important procedure in haploid technology. The study evaluated different varieties of spring
durum wheat — Seymur 17, Gardeyform 254, Nauryz-6, Serke, Nauryz, and Milana — as well as
the effectiveness of three disinfectants: dechlor, sodium hypochlorite, and ethanol (70%). The
results showed that dechlor and sodium hypochlorite demonstrated the highest efficiency in
reducing contamination levels of the ears to 10-20%, while ethanol (70%) showed moderate
efficiency. Therefore, it is recommended to use dechlor or sodium hypochlorite for sterilizing wheat
ears to increase the success of androgenesis and ensure the viability of microspores.