Sunflower RT 7515

Focusing on field cleanliness and protection reliability

RAGT's French breeding program traditionally prioritizes high-tech solutions, and the RT 7515 sunflower hybrid is a prime example. This is an ideal choice for producers who are looking to move beyond traditional weed control and embrace the Clearfield (Euro-Lightning) system. The key advantage of this hybrid over its competitors lies in its ability to combine the efficacy of imidazolinone herbicides with powerful genetic resistance to a range of pathogens.

A Phytosanitary Shield

A major challenge in intensive sunflower cultivation is the threat of fungal diseases that can rapidly diminish yields at the final growth stages. The RT 7515 exhibits excellent field tolerance to key crop threats:

• White and Grey rot: The hybrid shows strong resilience during wet seasons when the disease pressure is at its peak.
• Downy mildew (Peronospora): The breeding work of Societe Ragt 2N S.A.S effectively suppresses the development of the pathogen at early stages.
• Phomopsis and Phoma: Leaf and stem spotting do not become critical yield-limiting factors for this hybrid.

Who is this choice for?

RT 7515 is optimal for farms operating in regions with high weed density and broomrape pressure. Utilizing the Euro-Lightning system allows not only for clean fields but also for the reduction of mechanical tillage, thereby preserving vital soil moisture. A limitation to consider is the strict requirement for crop rotation following the application of imidazolinone herbicides. This hybrid is a professional-grade tool for growers who value predictable results and seek to minimize the risk of seed quality loss due to infection.