LG 50479 СХ

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

LG 50479 CX is a medium—early sunflower hybrid resistant to herbicides based on tribenuron methyl (ExpressSun® / Granstar technology). It is characterized by high initial growth energy, stable oil content and good adaptation to various growing conditions.

The hybrid shows high yields in its ripeness group and tolerates dry conditions well. It is suitable for farms with medium-intensive and intensive cultivation technology.

KEY ADVANTAGES

High energy of initial growth

High yield in its ripeness group

Stable oil content

Resistance to tribenuron-methyl-based herbicides

Plasticity to different growing conditions

High drought tolerance

Resistance to infection of races A–F

Tolerance to sclerotinia of the basket

Genetic resistance to powdery mildew

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HYBRID

Type of hybrid:
Plain

Ripeness group: Medium early

Growing season:
120-123 days

Plant height:
medium — high

Branching:
missing

Weight of 1000 seeds:
55-56 g

Oil content:
about 46.5 %

MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES

The leaf is green — dark green, slightly bubbly.

Flowering is early to medium.

The lingual flowers are yellow.

Achene with slightly pronounced marginal stripes.

DISEASE RESISTANCE

Zarazikha — races A–G

False powdery mildew — genetic resistance

Basket Sclerotinia — tolerance

White rot — moderate susceptibility

RECOMMENDED DENSITY OF STANDING FOR CLEANING

The zone of sufficient humidification:
up to 55 thousand plants/ha

Zone of insufficient moisture:
45-50 thousand plants/ha