Comparative Research of Qualitative Characteristics in Nowadays Varieties and Hybrids of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by Plant Varieties Examination

Abstract

A comparative research of qualitative characteristics has been performed on qualitative characteristics of modern varieties and hybrids of Sunflower for the five years of research and technical examination in various soil and climate conditions: Steppe, Forest-Steppe. Regularities have been established of the oil fatty-acid composition variability during examination and varieties and hybrids of improved fatty-acid composition have been detected. High-protein and large-fruit sunflower varieties for confectionary use have been detected.