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Helianthus annuus L. Sunflower · Agricultural · bred by SEMENCES NICKERSON S.A.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is characterized by a growing season of 92–95 days and an average stem height of 160–165 cm. The plant possesses high resistance to lodging, Phomopsis, rust, and downy mildew, and also exhibits resistance to eight races of broomrape.

The oil content of the seeds is 44–52%, the thousand kernel weight is in the range of 63–72 g. The crop is adapted to difficult climatic conditions and stress factors, including drought.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
SEMENCES NICKERSON S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant
SEMENCES NICKERSON S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
NICKERSON FRANCE 93 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 002773_A 002773

    Registration
    20 March 1992
    Terminated
    3 March 1995
  • ES Spain Withdrawn

    № 19890546

    Application
    29 December 1989
    Terminated
    30 August 2004
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 27206

    Application
    31 December 1992
    Registration
    1 January 1995

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