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SURO 162

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Helianthus annuus L. Sunflower · Agricultural · bred by SC Saaten Union Romania S.R.L.

also searched as: суро 162

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid SURO 162 belongs to the mid-late maturity group. Plant height varies from 175 to 185 cm, the head shape is semi-pendent, and leaf size is medium.

Oil content in the seeds is 48–51%, and the thousand kernel weight ranges from 57–65 g. The hybrid is characterized by a high test weight and high resistance to major sunflower diseases, including Orobanche cumana races A–G.

It is intended for classic cultivation technology. It is used as a commercial hybrid with a stated yield potential of 5.0–5.5 t/ha.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QM QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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.

Also known as

breeder code SURO16-2 ORO

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • SURO 162 primary QM, QZ, RS, UA
  • SURO162 RO

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

Parties

Breeder
SC Saaten Union Romania S.R.L. 6 Developed the variety
Applicant
SC Saaten Union Romania S.R.L. 6 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SC Saaten Union Romania S.R.L. 6 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Saaten Union, RO 17 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 217693

    Registration
    28 March 2019
  • RO Romania Active

    № SURO16-2 ORO

    Registration
    28 March 2019
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 19039015

    Application
    8 February 2019
    Registration
    17 December 2020
    Terminated
    12 September 2025
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-1676/2019-11

    Application
    27 February 2019
    Registration
    4 February 2021

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20202717
Active
  1. Application filed 3 December 2020
  2. Registered 8 May 2023
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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