Hybrids of sunflower are sowing materials with high yield. They have the following advantages:
- plasticity to the timing of crops;
- resistance to various diseases;
- good tolerance of unfavorable climatic conditions - resistance to droughts, changes in air temperature.
The most famous representatives of Russian sunflower hybrids are hybrids produced by Pioneer and Syngenta.
Hybrids of sunflower "Pioneer"
Sunflower hybrids produced by Pioneer include the following:
- PR62A91 / PP62A91 - it is characterized by high resistance to lodging. Rapidly developing in the initial period of growth. Very early it starts to bloom. Spring moisture reserves are used with maximum efficiency. Early ripens and has a small amount of crop residues;
- PR63A86 / PP63A86 is very productive, as it has a high seed oil content and good yield. Resistant to drought and lodging, since it has powerful branched roots and a strong stalk. Well self-pollinated and resistant to specific diseases. It gives good results in different soil and climatic conditions;
- PR63A90 / PP63A90 - it is characterized by stable productivity. Well self-pollinated. Resistant to lodging, shedding, specific diseases, stressful conditions.
The following are the names of drought-resistant sunflower hybrids "Pioneer", characterized by high oil content, high productivity and lodging resistance:
- PR64A15 / PP64A15;
- PR64A89 / PP64A89;
- PR64E83 / PP64E83;
- PR64E71 / PP64E71;
- PR63A62 / PP63A62;
- PR64F50 / PP64F50;
- P63LE10;
- P63LL01.
Hybrids of sunflower "Syngenta"
High-yielding hybrids of sunflower produced by the company "Syngenta" are divided into early, middle, medium and middle.
Early maturing hybrids are represented by the following names:
- "Colombi";
- "NC Fortimi";
- "Tristan";
- "Bosporus";
- "NK Rocky";
- Savinka;
- "Sunbro MR".
Medium-term hybrids include:
- "Sanay MR";
- "NC Delfi";
- SI Kadix;
- Transol;
- "Arena PR";
- «NC Dolby».
Mid-ripening hybrids are represented by such names:
- "NK Neoma";
- "SI Expert";
- SI Lascala;
- "NC Ferti";
- "NC Brio";
- "Tutti";
- "Sumiko";
- SI Kupava;
- "NK Condi".
The mid-late hybrids include:
- "SI Edenis";
- "NK Armoni";
- "SI Flamenco";
- "Opera PR";
- "Stage".
Thus, the assortment of hybrids of sunflower is extremely diverse.