P64LE137

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

P64LE137 is a high—oleic sunflower hybrid from Pioneer, developed for ExpressSun® technology. It has a high yield potential, resistance to infection and good adaptation to various growing conditions.

The hybrid combines resistance to tribenuron-methyl-based herbicides with Pioneer Protector® protective technologies against infection and powdery mildew. It forms powerful plants without branching, with a well-developed root system and high resistance to stressful conditions.

KEY ADVANTAGES

High-oleic hybrid with high yield potential

ExpressSun® growing Technology

Pioneer Protector® protective technologies (zarazikha and LMR)

Resistance to infection

Good adaptation to arid conditions

Suitable for Mini-Till and No-Till technologies

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HYBRID

Hybrid Type:
High Oleic

Ripeness group: Medium early

Growing season:
106-113 days

Height of the plant:
high

Branching:
missing

Weight of 1000 seeds:
50-54 g

Oil content:
46-48 %

PRODUCTIVITY

Average yield:

North Caucasus region — about 24.5 c/ha

The Lower Volga region — about 20.6 c/ha

Maximum yield:
up to 47.8 kg/ha (Krasnodar region)

MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES

The leaf is green, slightly bubbly.

The lingual flowers are yellow.

Achene with pronounced marginal stripes.

DISEASE RESISTANCE

Contagion — high resistance

False powdery mildew — Pioneer Protector® protection

Phomopsis is a possible lesion in the field

RECOMMENDED DENSITY OF STANDING FOR CLEANING

Zone of sufficient moisture:
62-67 thousand plants/ha

The zone of insufficient humidification:
55-60 thousand plants/ha

FEATURES OF CULTIVATION

The hybrid is well adapted for the Mini-Till and No-Till technologies when sowing at the optimal time. It has high yield stability and good adaptation to various soil and climatic conditions.