Sunflower hybrid NS — SUMO — 2017 (Sumo Technology)
Originator — Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad (Serbia)
Mid-early hybrid, (vegetation period — 105-110 days)
Developed by conventional selection methods
(not a genetically modified product)
Genetic yield potential — above 50 ц/га
Plant height — 160-175 cm
Oil content in seeds — 46-48%
Flower head thin, quickly releases moisture, D — 20-24 cm
Seed black, elongated
1000 seed mass — 60-70g
Strong root system, allows water uptake from depths of 1.5-2.5m
Seed coat thickness — 22-24%, with well-developed seed coat
Resistant to tribenuron-methyl (herbicide "Express")
Resistant to rust and sunflower moth
Genetically resistant to all races of downy mildew
Highly tolerant to Phomopsis helianthi
Tolerant to drought
Attractive to pollinating insects, good nectar productivity
Application of herbicide "Express" allows control of broadleaf weeds in sunflower crops
Optimal plant density at harvest:
Forest-steppe — 60 000-62 000 plants/ha
Steppe — 50 000-55 000 plants/ha
