CO-3 (TNAUSUF-10)

 
Sunflower variety CO-3
Year of release 1995
Notification number 360(E), 01-05-1997
Developed by AICRP (Sunflower) centre
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
Pedigree Mutant from CO2 (5 KR of gamma rays)
Areas of Adaptation /
Recommended ecology
Tamil Nadu
Seed yield (kg/ha)
Average Rainfed : 1000-1200
Irrigated : 1300-1600
Potential Rainfed : 1300-1600
Irrigated : 1500-1800
Oil Content(%) 36-39
Days to maturity 85-90
Days to flowering 50-55
Plant height (cm) 145-175
Head Diameter (cm) 13-16
100 seed weight (g) 5.0-6.0
Volume weight (g/100 ml) 33.5
Hull content (%) 27-30