Kanthi (RSFV-901)

 
Sunflower variety Kanthi
Year of release 2010
Notification number 1708(E), 26-07-2012
Developed by AICRP (Sunflower) centre
University of Agricultural Sciences
Raichur
Pedigree Selection from a cross between H.annuus x H.argophyllus
Areas of Adaptation /
Recommended ecology
Zone 1 & 2 of Karnataka
Seed yield (kg/ha) Average  : 1200-1400
Potential : 1800
Oil Content(%) 39-42
Days to maturity Kharif : 90-100
Days to flowering Kharif  : 60-65
Plant height (cm) 150-180
Head Diameter (cm) 16-20
100 seed weight (g) 4.0-5.0
Volume weight (g/100 ml) 38-41
Hull content (%) 25-26