IA 919
Sunflower
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A reliable, early-maturing sunflower hybrid compatible with Euro-Lightning, offering high oil content and disease resistance.
Description
Field Performance of Syngenta IA 919
When selecting a sunflower hybrid for fields with high weed pressure, Syngenta's IA 919 is a top-tier choice for practical growers. What I appreciate most about this hybrid is its operational predictability: a growth cycle of 90–100 days allows for precise harvest planning, avoiding the risks of late-season weather. Standing at 160–170 cm, the plant shows excellent standability, ensuring clean and efficient harvesting with minimal losses.
Technology and Disease Management
The standout feature is its tolerance to the Clearfield (Euro-Lightning) production system. This provides us with a robust tool to manage weeds effectively without compromising crop vigor. Furthermore, its inherent genetic resistance to Downy Mildew, Phomopsis, and Phoma significantly reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications, directly lowering the cost per ton.
- Oil Content: consistently maintains 45–50%, meeting the requirements for premium market pricing.
- Maintenance: simplifies field management, reducing labor and equipment hours.
- Harvesting: uniform plant height and head size contribute to higher throughput during the threshing process.
If you are looking for a reliable, high-performing hybrid that is forgiving of minor agricultural imperfections while delivering consistent oil yield, the IA 919 is an essential asset for your crop rotation.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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| Oil Content | 45-50% |
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| Vegetation Period | 90-100 days |
| Plant; height | 160-170 cm |
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Herbicide Tolerance
Herbicide Tolerance
Unique combination of the herbicide EURO-LIGHTNING®, containing two active ingredients of the imidazolinone class, and high-yielding hybrids resistant to this herbicide, developed using traditional selection methods (without genetic engineering). Advantages of using CLEARFIELD te... |
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| Catalog | Catalog → Sunflower |
| Manufacturer | Syngenta |
| Country | Switzerland |
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