MAS 85 SU is a high-performance medium-early linoleic type sunflower hybrid designed for cultivation in various soil and climatic conditions, including the Polesie, Forest-steppe, and northern Steppe. The hybrid's vegetative period ranges from 105 to 116 days, allowing for a stable harvest at optimal times. The plants are tall with strong stems, and the head shape is large, convex, or inclined, which promotes good seed formation. The 1000-seed weight varies from 52 to 58 grams, and oil content reaches 48-53%, making this hybrid attractive for producing oilseed products.
The MAS 85 SU hybrid is characterized by high resistance to drought, lodging, and shattering, ensuring crop preservation and quality. It shows tolerance to herbicides based on tribenuron-methyl, specifically to the product Granstar, which effectively controls broadleaf weeds in crops. The recommended planting density is 55,000 to 60,000 plants per hectare, depending on soil moisture levels.
Additionally, MAS 85 SU exhibits high resistance to common sunflower diseases, including powdery mildew, phoma, sclerotinia (both of heads and stems), as well as to the parasitic plant Striga species A, B, C, D, and E. These characteristics make the hybrid a reliable choice for farmers seeking high and quality sunflower harvests with minimal loss risks.
