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NK 1242

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. Sunflower · Agricultural · bred by NORTHRUP KING

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is mid-season, its growing period ranges from 106 to 115 days. Plants have an average height of 150 to 170 centimeters, the indicator may vary depending on the level of soil moisture.

The plant possesses resistance to Orobanche races A–E, and is also tolerant to major sunflower diseases, including Phoma, Phomopsis, and Sclerotinia. The hybrid demonstrates high resistance to lodging and seed shattering, with oil content in seeds reaching 50 percent.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
NORTHRUP KING 113 Developed the variety
Applicant
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G. 311 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G. 311 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.

  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19830098

    Application
    31 January 1983
    Registration
    1 January 1985
    Terminated
    1 January 1985

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