Sunflower MARTYN

Technological potential of the "Martyn" sunflower

The Agroplazma selection represents a specialized hybrid designed for intensive farming systems, where the key to success is effective weed control. The "Martyn" core is its genetic resistance to imidazolinone herbicides (EURO-LIGHTNING system), allowing agronomists to perform a single post-emergence application, effectively neutralizing weed competition.

Phytopathological barrier and oil content

The hybrid's resistance to a complex of diseases is the result of selecting dominant defense genes. The following protection aspects are of practical importance:

• Integrated immunity: Genetic protection against downy mildew and stem rot preserves the vascular integrity of the plant during peak stress periods and high humidity.
• Pathogen resistance: Tolerance to phomopsis, phoma, and powdery mildew minimizes the loss of leaf assimilation surface, which is critical for grain filling.
• Raw material quality: Consistent oil content in the 45–50% range makes this hybrid a profitable asset for processing facilities, ensuring high product yield per hectare.

Technically, the hybrid is focused on minimizing stress during the growing season. Eliminating the need for additional fungicidal treatments against the listed diseases optimizes fuel and chemical protection costs while maintaining yield potential.