Danube F1

Type of hybrid — simple interline hybrid.
Vegetative period — medium maturity, duration of the "germination — physiological maturity" period 112-118 days. Plant characteristics — plant height 170-180 cm. Flowering completeness — 100%.
Seed characteristics — medium-sized seeds, black color. Oil content in seeds 49-51%. Protein content 16-17%. Husk content 22-24%.
Genetic yield potential — above 40 centners per hectare
Resistance todiseases and pests — resistant to rust (Puccinia helianthi), false powdery mildew (Plasmopara Helianthi, PI1 and PI2 genes) and sunflower moth (Homoeosoma nebulella). Tolerant to Phomopsis (Phomopsis Diaporthe helianthi). Contains Or1 — Or4 genes for resistance to broomrape (Orobanche cumana).
Sensitivity toexternal environment conditions — adapted to adverse environmental conditions, drought-tolerant, weak shattering, resistant to lodging.

Optimal plant density at harvest — 50-55 thousand plants per hectare.