SAMSUN-1 (Vniimk 8883 (SSL 803))

Crop Name: Sunflower

National Code: NGHA-10-01

Variety Name: SAMSUN-1

Original Name: Vniimk 8883 (SSL 803)

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, drought tolerant, good seed quality and very antioxidants. (2.42mg of Vit. A, 0.26mg of Vit. C and 14.48% of Vit. E). (2.21t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Savanna Ecological Zones

Origin/Source: Romania

Developing Institute: IAR, Abu, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Prof. F. A. Showemimo, Mr. F.C. Orakwue, Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. M.Y. Yeye, Prof. B. Tanimu, Dr. S. Misari, Dr. M. Mahmud, Prof. A.D. Akpa, Dr. E.A. Egwurube, Prof. J.J. Omage & Prof. V.I.O. Ndirika

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.21

Year of Release: 2010

Year of Registration: 2010