Sunflower PAL - 0117

Sunflower PAL - 0117 is a mid-early hybrid developed to achieve high yield and stable growth. The plant has medium to tall stature without branching, with medium-sized green leaves that have weak to moderate reticulation and medium serration. Ligulate florets are egg-shaped and yellow, while tubular florets are orange without anthocyanin pigmentation on the style. The head is half-turned downward, medium-sized, with a straight stem and slightly convex seed side. Sunflower seeds of PAL - 0117 have an egg-shaped form, with a black base color and distinctly marked grey stripes. The average seed yield in the region is 27.8 centners per hectare, with a maximum yield of 40.0 centners per hectare recorded at Alexeyevskoy GSS in Belgorod Oblast in 2013. Oil content in the seeds is 47.9%, ensuring an average oil harvest of 14.5 centners per hectare. The hybrid exhibits resistance to downy mildew (races A-E) and shows low susceptibility to grey mold and moderate resistance to white mold under field conditions. The cultivation technology for sunflower PAL - 0117 is classical, making it suitable for traditional agricultural practices. Due to its characteristics and disease resistance, this hybrid is a profitable choice for farmers aiming to obtain high and stable sunflower yields.