New sunflower hybrids with resistance to herbicides and broomrape are entering the Russian market

Published Jan 30, 2024

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VNIIMK has added 10 new oilseed varieties and hybrids, including sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, and mustard, to Russia's state register of breeding achievements. Among these are two sunflower hybrids that are resistant to tribenuron-methyl-based herbicides, five races of the broomrape flower parasite, and downy mildew. These hybrids can yield up to 55 centners per hectare and have an oil content of up to 52% in the seeds.

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VNIIMK has released 10 new varieties and hybrids of oilseeds. 10 new varieties and hybrids of sunflower, soybean, rapeseed and mustard, domestically bred by VNIIMK, were included in the state register of breeding achievements approved for use on the territory of the Russian Federation. Particularly anticipated new products include two sunflower hybrids with resistance to herbicides based on the active ingredient tribenuron-methyl, which are widely used to control annual and perennial weeds, including ragweed, sow thistle and tansy. Hybrids differ in ripeness group, duration of the growing season, plant height, as well as recommended regions for cultivation. Common characteristics are resistance to five races of the flower parasite broomrape and downy mildew. The potential yield of new ...

Source: Agroxxi