| Pedigree | MS 9(O) x A1 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 1980 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Sunflower) centre, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 401(E), 15/5/1998 |
| Recommended ecology | All Inida |
| Special attributes | Resistant to wilt, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf blight and aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 3500 (irrigated) |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 2200 (irrigated) |
| Oil Content(%) | 30 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 70-80 |