Sunflower SUNLIGHT is a mid-late hybrid designed for cultivation in the Ural region, including the Republic of Bashkortostan and Orenburg Oblast. The vegetation period is approximately 125 days, ensuring stable crop formation. Average seed yield in the region reaches 19.7 c/ha, with maximum yields up to 32.1 c/ha. The 1000-seed mass is 46.1 grams, indicating the hybrid's large-seed characteristic. Oil content in the seeds is 47.1%, providing high oil content and efficiency in oil production, with oil extraction up to 5.8 c/ha. The SUNLIGHT hybrid exhibits high resistance to a wide range of diseases, including Tomato yellow leaf curl virus, Verticillium dahliae and V. albo-atrum, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, Cladosporium fulvum, and various species of Meloidogyne. This resistance significantly reduces the risk of crop loss and enhances reliability under various agroclimatic conditions. Additionally, the hybrid is adapted to the DuPont™ ExpressSun™ system, enabling effective weed control and optimized agronomic practices. A distinctive feature of the SUNLIGHT sunflower is its high oil content, reaching 50-52%, making it attractive to the oilseed industry. The hybrid has an intense seed type and resistance to eight races of nematodes (A-H), providing additional protection and crop stability. Thanks to its combination of high productivity, disease and pest resistance, and adaptation to modern protection systems, SUNLIGHT is an effective choice for agricultural producers seeking high-quality and volume output.
