The hybrid sunflower Maria Imi is a medium-early, high-oil, intensive type variety, intended for cultivation in the Lower Volga region, particularly in the Volgograd region. The vegetation period of the hybrid is 111 days, ensuring timely maturation and stable yield. The 1000-seed mass reaches 46.7 grams, indicating large seed size and high quality of seed material.
Maria Imi is characterized by high yield — the average yield is 20.9 centners per hectare. The seeds contain 41.3% oil, providing oil yield at the level of 9.4 centners per hectare, making this hybrid attractive for oil production. Moreover, the hybrid has high initial growth energy and high yield potential, which contributes to successful plant development even under challenging conditions.
A distinctive feature of the hybrid is its resistance to major sunflower diseases such as fomosis and fomopsis, as well as tolerance to races of Sclerotinia A-E. The hybrid also exhibits drought and lodging resistance, enhancing yield reliability under variable climate conditions. All these characteristics make Maria Imi an optimal choice for farms aiming to obtain a stable and high-quality sunflower harvest.
