COSFV-5 (CO-5)

 
Sunflower variety CO-5
Year of release 2005
Notification number 1178(E), 20-07-2007
Developed by AICRP (Sunflower) centre
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
Pedigree Gene pool Helianthus annus x H.praecox    
Areas of Adaptation /
Recommended ecology
Tamil Nadu
Seed yield (kg/ha)
Average Rainfed : 1000-1300
Irrigated : 1400-1700
Potential Rainfed : 1300-1700
Irrigated : 1500-2000
Oil Content(%) 39-42
Days to maturity 85-90
Days to flowering 50-55
Plant height (cm) 145-165
Head Diameter (cm) 13-14
100 seed weight (g) 4.8-5.0
Volume weight (g/100 ml) 45-48
Hull content (%) 26-30