F 6 AX 8 MCSOA

F 6 AX 8 MCSOA — this is a sunflower hybrid developed by French breeders of the company SOLTIS, Domaine de Sandreau. It is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation and recommended for cultivation throughout the country. The plant is characterized by low height at maturity, absence of branching, and green leaf color with medium rugosity. The flowers are yellow and tubular, and the seeds have weakly expressed marginal and internal stripes, giving them a neat appearance. The hybrid belongs to the mid-early maturing types with medium flowering duration. The plant height is approximately 111 cm, and the heads have medium size with a diameter of about 18 cm and strongly concave shape. The seeds are black, elongated, with a 1000-seed mass of about 67.4 g. The oil content in the seeds reaches 45.7%, ensuring high product quality. The hybrid’s yield is stable and can reach 10 centners/ha and higher depending on growing conditions. F 6 AX 8 MCSOA exhibits high resistance to seed shattering, lodging, and drought, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. The hybrid also demonstrates good resistance to major sunflower diseases, including rust, powdery mildew, fomopsis, white and gray rot, septoria, and fomosis. These traits ensure stable yields and high seed quality, making this hybrid attractive for agricultural production.