SAMSUN-3 (Record (SSL 807))

Crop Name: Sunflower

National Code: NGHA-10-03

Variety Name: SAMSUN-3

Original Name: Record (SSL 807)

Outstanding Characteristics: Late maturing, large seed with good seed quality, yield, and drought tolerant and very good antioxidants. (2.27t/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): 2.27

Year of Release: 2010

Year of Registration: 2010