Persei

The Perseus sunflower hybrid is a simple interline hybrid introduced into the State Register of Plant Varieties of Ukraine since 2008. It is characterized by early maturity, high yield, and high oil content in seeds, reaching 50-52%. Plants are medium-height, 150 to 170 cm tall, with a thin, flat, slightly convex head that ensures 100% seed set in the center. The hybrid exhibits uniform flowering and ripening, facilitating agronomic operations and increasing harvest efficiency. The potential productivity of Perseus exceeds 5 tons per hectare, with seed moisture content of 21-23% and 1000-seed mass ranging from 58 to 64 grams.

Perseus demonstrates high resistance to major sunflower diseases, including race A-F of downy mildew, false powdery mildew, and sclerotinia, significantly reducing the risk of yield loss. The hybrid also exhibits drought tolerance and plasticity, adapting well to various soil-climatic conditions while maintaining high productivity under row spacings of 45 and 60 cm. These qualities make it attractive for cultivation in diverse regions, including the Volga River and Lower Volga regions, where it shows average yields of 14.7 to 18.5 centners per hectare with oil content in seeds of 44-45%.

Although the Perseus Oil company, located in Bulgaria, is not directly related to the sunflower hybrid, it specializes in producing high-quality sunflower oil. The factory is equipped with modern machinery and can process up to 30 tons of raw material per day, producing both unrefined and refined oils of the highest grades. The oil is packaged in various volumes, from 0.5 liters to 25 tons in flexitanks, ensuring a wide product range for domestic markets and exports to European and African countries.