Oilseed Cultivation Research Articles

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Oilseed cultivation is the major source of energy that fulfills the cooking oil requirements of large masses across the globe. Mustard is one of the important members of the brassica family, which is attacked by an aphid, Lipaphis erysimi. This research investigated the field population fluctuations of L. erysimi on different mustard varieties for two growing years. L. erysimi population reached to peak (171.3 nymphs and 141.6 adults) in the Mustard-early variety in early March. Based on Mustard Resistance Index (MRI), the Mardan-Local variety is highly resistant having an Aphid Population Score (APS) and Leaf Damage (LD) of 1 with a pooled annual mean of 1.85 aphids. The varietal preference test results indicated that the highest L. erysimi (8.0 adults) were attracted to the Mustard-early variety while the least (2.80 adults) were attracted to Mardan-local. In the In-vitro bioassay, Lefenuron and Pyriproxyfen caused 100 and 70.4% mortality, respectively. In the field, synchronized experiment, Imidochloprid (control positive) and Lefenuron showed the highest mortalities (100%), respectively. The Pyriproxefen and Runner (Methoxyfenoxid) treated plots had caused 77 and 70.3% mortalities, respectively. The present research is the first attempt to investigate the synchronized effects of Host Plant Resistance and Insect Growth Regulators for the L. erysimi management in Mustard. It is concluded that Mardan-Local variety alongside lefenuron application provides an effective IPM for L. erysimi. These outcomes will help the farmers better understand and manage aphids; it will help the researcher to explore further management tools of Aphids in oilseed crops.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OILSEEDS MARKET BASED ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Increased demand in the oilseeds market allows agricultural producers to diversify production and sell products on the international market. The purpose of the study is to assess the development trends in the production of oilseeds in an agro-oriented region. The objects of observation are organisations of various organisational and legal forms of ownership. The analysis of the sustainable development of the oilseeds market made it possible to determine that the Altai Territory is one of the largest agrarian-oriented regions with significant land resources that allow the efficient cultivation of oilseeds. In current conditions, considerable work is underway in the region to change the structure of sown areas in the direction of their increase for highmargin oilseeds. Also, to obtain high yields in the region, space navigation systems are being introduced, highyielding varieties and hybrids are used, and a plant protection system and use of mineral fertilisers are. At the same time, highly efficient technologies are used on 4.1 million hectares of sown areas. The navigation system (space technology) allows the use of equipment with GLONASS navigation while satisfying the possibility of using advanced technologies to produce agricultural products and their transportation. In addition, the crossborder location of the region makes it possible to optimise the channels for selling products to the markets of Asian countries. To further stimulate the production of high-quality long fibre flax for agricultural producers, state support funds were provided to compensate for up to 40% of the cost of machinery and equipment used for the production and primary processing of fibre flax. At the same time, several issues should be resolved, such as the use of rational land use technologies based on technical re-equipment, land reclamation (stageby-stage restoration of irrigation), development of a system of domestic elite seed production, the introduction of modern innovative technologies for the cultivation of oilseeds; reduction of production costs of cultivation of oilseeds.

Значение масличных культур в повышении устойчивости растениеводства в природно-климатических условиях Южного Урала и Зауралья

The high aridity of the climate of the Southern Urals and Beyond the Urals, where the Kurgan and Chelyabinsk regions are located, forces farmers to constantly look for ways to increase the sustainability of crop production. It is easier to tolerate drought due to their biological characteristics and thereby stabilize the production of oilseeds, while the high domestic and export demand for oilseeds contribute to the fact that in Russia the acreage of sunflower, rapeseed, soybean and oilseed flax is increasing every year. Their cultivation in combination with grain allows you to distribute the organizational load during field work more evenly over time, use technical and labor resources more efficiently, reduce the need for equipment and depreciation. The purpose of the study is to determine the importance in increasing the economic and environmental sustainability of crop production of oilseeds, the most cost-effective for cultivation in the conditions of the Southern Urals and Trans-Urals. The tasks are to analyze weather conditions, the results of variety testing at state export sites and production data on the cultivation of oilseeds in the Kurgan and Chelyabinsk regions. The methods of monographic, mathematical, statistical analysis of data from scientific literature, open statistical sources, agronomic and economic reports of agricultural enterprises were used. The scientific novelty of the research consists in studying the importance of oilseeds in increasing the sustainability of crop production in connection with changes in the natural and climatic conditions of agricultural production. The results of the study showed that high prices for oilseeds, stabilizing the incomes of enterprises, contributed to the expansion of the acreage of oilseeds. It was revealed that with the same level of costs for the cultivation of oilseeds, material resources are used more efficiently compared to grain. It was found that under the prevailing weather conditions and prices for oilseeds during the years of research, the economic stability of crop production among oilseeds was stabilized, first of all, by the most drought-resistant sunflower. The yield of grain crops in the Kurgan and Chelyabinsk regions over the past five, including acutely arid, years has tended to decrease, and sunflower – to increase and less fluctuations over the years.

Towards substantial self-reliance in vegetable oil - Policy prescription

In India, oilseeds have been in chronic short supply for well over two decades amid a demand surge for edible oil driven by rising incomes, demographic pressure, and low per capita availability. Land constraints, water stress, and climate change are sure to hurt Indian agriculture in general and oilseeds cultivation in particular, as these crops are grown predominantlyasrainfed crops. That makes comprehensive policyaction inevitable. In thisreview, recommendations and strategies to boost domestic oilseed production are discussed.

An Analysis of Growth Pattern and Volatility in Area, Production and Yield of Soybean in Major Producing States of India

Agriculture is one of the important sector of our Indian economy. Among agriculture various agricultural crops, oilseeds plays a major role by placing India at the 4th largest producer of oilseed in the world. Cultivation of oilseeds is done under 15-20 per cent of total area at global level (Kumar and Tiwari, 2020). Oilseeds group also considered to be one of the great sources of oil (soybean, groundnut, mustard, etc.) and protein (soybean). This study tried to analyse the trend in the area, production and productivity of soybean crop by fitting the exponential growth function. Further examination of instability in the crop was also done using Cuddy Della Valle index. The present study research period was taken from 1970-71 to 2017-18 which is further divided as follows: Pre Technology Mission on Oilseeds (Pre TMO) Period from 1970-71 to 1985-86, Technology Mission on Oilseeds Phase one Period from 1986-87 to 2001-02, Technology Mission on Oilseeds Phase two Period from 2002-03 to 2017-18, Overall Period of Technology Mission on Oilseeds from 1986-87 to 2017-18, Overall Period from 1970-71 to 1985-86. The Pre TMO period and Post TMO period criteria has been considered to estimate whether TMO had any impact on area, production , productivity, import and export of oilseeds. The study showed that during Pre TMO period, positive growth rate in the area of soybean was found positive in all the states except in Gujarat where area declined at the rate of 5.26 per cent per annum. Maximum rate of growth in the area was found in Rajasthan at the rate of 21.00 per cent per annum. During this period, production increased in all the states and country as a whole wherein, maximum rate of production registered in Rajasthan at the rate of 20.52 per cent per annum, production had shown negative growth in Gujarat at the rate of 0.08 per cent per annum. Productivity had shown increasing trend in all the states except in Rajasthan where negative growth is found at the rate of 0.40 per cent per annum. Maximum increase in the productivity was registered in Maharashtra at the rate of 7.78 per cent per annum. While the instability analysis revealed that fluctuations in the area of soybean was observed only in the state of Gujarat, whereas, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan production of soybean was comparatively less stable as compared to the other major states.

Changes in the Vegetable Oil Market, with Particular Emphasis on Market Instability in Relation to the War in Ukraine

In the 21st century, the global production and consumption of oilseeds and their processing products are growing dynamically as a result of the globally growing demand for food and renewable energy. Globally, supply and demand factors have changed the edible vegetable oils industry. The production of vegetable oils is characterized by one of the highest dynamics among all agricultural raw materials, which results from the growing demand for vegetable oils for food, industrial purposes and the growing demand for protein feed. The cultivation of oilseeds plays an important role in Polish agriculture. On an industrial scale, the production of rapeseed oil dominates in Poland, and is a strategic product of the Polish agri-food sector. Sunflower and soybean oils are also of market importance. The scale of crude rapeseed oil production ranks Poland third in the European Union (after Germany and France) and sixth in the world. The country's share in EU rapeseed oil production is about 13%. Poland, despite the dynamic development of rapeseed production and processing which took place after 2004, has low self-sufficiency in the field of oilseed products, especially low in the field of oilseed meals (self-sufficiency at the average level of approx. 43% in 2018-2020) and oils vegetable crops (self-sufficiency at the average level of approx. 63%); therefore, it remains a permanent, large net importer.

“SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF IRRIGATION AND MAJOR OILSEEDS PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN DHARWAD DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA STATE.”

Agriculture is not only an important economic activity but also a farm of social heritage and a way of life for the millions of Indian farmers. Irrigation is playing an important role on growing the oilseeds sector, there is an urgent need to find out ways to increase water supply. In this regard Dharwad district, which is a glomeration of wet and dry weather features and also the mixture of different soils and irrigated and dry cropping system represents a typical region to study the agricultural geography in general and major oilseeds in particular. Edible oilseeds cultivation in India is an integral part of agricultural system, as edible oilseeds are part of food item for the human population. The cultivation of oilseeds are found in all taluks of Dharwad district where annual rain fall to extent of 75 cm is available, besides the availability of irrigation in some parts, coupled with availability of black and red soils that have favored the cultivation of oilseeds

Economic Assessment and State Regulation of the Agri-industrial Sector in Ukraine: Solutions for Ensuring Food Security (Modeling and Analysis)

The paper studies the dynamics of the relative production and consumption of the main agricultural crops in Ukrainian enterprises for 2017- 2021 years, in particular sunflower. The issues and provisions given in it may be used to analyze existing theoretical positions. Because of aggressive invasion of Russia, Ukraine suffers significant losses in agricultural production. This situation has a negative impact on the provision of agricultural food and food security around the world. In 2022, the war prevented Ukraine from sowing all areas of crops, which in fact, according to various estimates, range from 50% to 75%. Therefore, the issue of providing agricultural products not only to Ukraine, but also to those who import Ukrainian sunflower crops and other crops is of practical interest. In this work the relationship between the volume of sunflower gross harvest and its sown areas on many years research data – more than thirty years has been estimated on the basis of correlation-regression modeling. According to FAO estimates, 25-30% of fields in the 2022-2023 season may be unsown or unharvested in Ukraine. In addition, crop yields are expected to decline. According to some experts, in 2022 in Ukraine the sown area is less than 80% of last year’s figures, and the total sown area has decreased to 3 million hectares. In this work on the basis of the analytical method the forecast of productivity in the conditions of military aggression of Russia against Ukraine at change of sown territories on an example of oilseeds is formed. It is established that price instability restrains the intensification, which increases the yield of oilseeds, but the degree of risk increases too. A set of measures for economic stimulation of agricultural cultivation of oilseeds has been developed, the foundations for the development of partnerships between the state and agrarian business and the population have been formed.

GROWING OF OIL CROPS AND INTENSITY OF ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY METALS IN SOILS UNDER THEIR MINERAL FERTILIZATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF VINNICHNA REGION

The article presents statistical and calculated indicators on the volumes of oilseeds cultivation, the effect of mineral fertilization of soils during the cultivation of oilseeds on the intensity of the intake of heavy metals in them is investigated. An analysis of the cultivation of oilseeds in the Vinnytsia region showed that their total sown area as of 2021 was 351.5 thousand/ ha, of which 81.6% - sunflower, 17.7% - winter rape and 0.6% - spring rapeseed. The sown area and production volumes of sunflower seeds in the Vinnitsa region for all categories of farms amounted to 300.8 thousand/ha and 10,053.4 thousand/centner, respectively. Under the conditions of enterprises, the sown area under sunflower was 95.4%, and the volume of production - 96.4%, while in the households of the population these indicators were in the range of 4.5% and 3.6%. The sown area and production volumes of winter rapeseed seeds in the Vinnitsa region amounted to 62.8 thousand/ha and 2103.3 thousand/centner, respectively. In terms of enterprises, the area for growing sunflower was 99.2%, and in households - 0.8%, production volumes, respectively - 99.4% and 0.6%. Spring rape under the conditions of enterprises occupied 87.5% of the area, and in the conditions of households - 12.5%. The volume of production of seeds of spring rape in the conditions of enterprises amounted to 92.6%, in households - 7.3%. It was found that the highest amount of lead and cadmium entering the soil was observed during the cultivation of winter rapeseed. So, when growing winter rapeseed with mineral fertilizers, more lead and cadmium get into the soil 2.0 times and 2.4 times, respectively, compared to sunflower. When growing spring rapeseed in soils with mineral fertilizers, 1.7 times less lead and 1.75 times less lead and cadmium, compared to winter rape, get into the soil.

Dynamics of Oilseeds Production and Decomposition of output Components of Oilseeds in Bihar

India is the fourth largest producer of oilseeds and accounts for about 15-20 percent of global oilseeds area, 6-7 percent vegetable oil production and 9-10 percent of total edible oils consumption. Among different oilseeds, groundnut, rapeseed-mustard and soyabean accounts for about 80 percent of area and 87 percent of production of oilseed in the country during 2018-19. Currently, share of oilseeds are 14% of the total area under major crops. Day by day, the demand for consumption of vegetable oil is increasing in Bihar but the area under cultivation of oilseeds is decreasing. In Bihar, the area under cultivation of oilseeds was 228.3 thousand hectares in 1986-87 and it has decreased to 113.14 thousand hectares in 2019-20. This paper investigates the trends in area, production and yield of oilseeds in the State of Bihar. The study period was from 1990-91 to 2019-20 and it had divided into 3 periods: 1990-91 to 1999-2000, 2000-01 to 2009-10 and 2010-11 to 2019-20 to have an understanding of decadal performance. The results clearly showed that the growth rate performance of area, production and yield of oilseed in the region declined sharply from period 1 to 3. The study witnessed that more than half of the area under the crop in the State suffered from low growth rate in area. The comparison of production growth rates of all the major oilseeds revealed that Sunflower showed better performance followed by rapeseed and mustard, During the study period from 1990-91 to 2019-20, only yield (2.02%) showed positive growth rate whereas area (-2.6%) and production (-0.62%) showed negative growth rate. The decomposition analysis of growth suggests that sources of output growth in Bihar was the same in all the three periods as the major contribution was yield effect followed by area effect. Reduction in yield gap and adoption of new technology can improve Bihar as well as India’s oilseeds production and make India self-sufficient in oilseeds production and consumption.

Effect of sowing dates on different rapeseed varieties under rain fed condition

Rapeseed is a leading oilseed crop of Nepal occupying 85% of total oilseed cultivation area. This research was conducted to determine the response of different sowing dates on different rapeseed varieties in their final yield under the rain fed condition in Phulbari, Dang. Two rapeseed varieties Unnati and Surkhet Local on three dates of sowing Oct 4, Oct 24 and Nov 14 were tested under two factorial RCBD design in the year 2018 A.D. Data consisted growth attributes like plant height, branch per plant, no. of siliqua per plant, aborted siliqua and siliqua abortion percentage and yield attributes such as biological yield, biomass yield, seed yield, harvest index and test weight. Statistically no difference was found between varieties whereas differences were found on different sowing dates. Result showed that among the varieties, the highest yield (8.59 q/ha) was obtained in Surkhet Local than in Unnati (8.54 q/ha). In case of sowing dates, higher seed yield was obtained in Oct 4 sown crop (15.93 q/ha) followed by Oct 24 (7.47 q/ha) and Nov 14 (2.29 q/ha).The higher seed yield obtained in early sowing is due to shorter vegetative and longer reproductive phase. The comparison of mean values of the seed yield for interaction between variety and sowing date showed that variety Surkhet Local sown in Oct 4 plant had the highest seed yield (16.33 q/ha) followed by variety Unnati on same sowing date (15.54 q/ha). Based on the result obtained, Surkhet Local*Oct 4 performed better in Dang condition.

The development prospects for the raw material base and the edible vegetable oils production in the Krasnoyarsk territory

The article presents the research results on the market prospects of agricultural enterprises engaged in the oilseeds cultivation in the Krasnoyarsk territory. The role of oilseeds, in particular rapeseed, in the world production, the rapeseed industry condition and geography, the history of industrial production of edible oils in the Russian Federation, as well as the regional experience in the SFD and the problems that hinder the oilseeds production and processing are considered. The analysis of oilseeds production and processing in the Krasnoyarsk territory is presented. The assessment of the Krasnoyarsk territory export activity in the oilseeds market is given. The strategy of gradual development of the Asia-Pacific region target market – China and key marketing elements are defined. The strategy implementation is possible on the condition of support for investment projects implemented in the Krasnoyarsk territory for the development and strengthening of the raw material base, storage and industrial processing of oilseeds, the creation of production of various types of edible and technical oils, as well as cake production.

Humus substances content in agrochernozems using for cultivation of oilseeds in the Kansk forest-steppe

The agrochernozems of the Kansk forest-steppe used for the cultivation of rapeseed and camelina were characterized by a high humus content both in the 0–20 and 0–40 cm layer. The carbon content of humus (Chumus) (Dump) and carbon of water-soluble organic matter (CH2O) had a weak spatial variability (Cv = 1.3-11.7%), the content of carbon extracted with 0.1 n alkali (C0.1 n NaOH) had an average and very high degree of spatial variability (Cv = 18.7-66.1% ) The heterogeneity of the soil cover was a factor determining the average statistical decrease in the content of stocks of all fractions of humic substances, with the exception of water-soluble carbon of humus. Fields with a pronounced meso- and microrelief and the presence of thinner types of agrochernozems are recommended for use for the cultivation of camelina, as a crop less demanding on soil conditions than rape.

Crop planning strategies under changing rainfall scenario

An attempt has been made to study the impact of annual rainfall and its trend on crop production and productivity of different crops at Banka district of Bihar state by using 19 years rainfall data (2000-2018) and crop data for 21 years (1998-2017). In this district, rice is cultivated in 80% of area posing high risk of crop failure due to late onset and unusual behaviour of monsoon during kharif season. During rabi season, large area of the district is under wheat and low water demand crops like pulses and oilseeds cultivation. An average annual rainfall of 1063.1 mm was observed from 19 years rainfall data and a decreasing trend of annual rainfall was noticed in recent years. This changing rainfall pattern is the result of climate change and it responsible for drought like situation during monsoon month and heavy rainfall at crop maturity or harvesting stage which directly or indirectly damage the crop and its yield. The trend of area, production and productivity of major field crops (Rice, Wheat, Maize, Gram, Lentil and Rapeseed/Mustard) of Banka district was analysed for the period of 1998-2017. The results showed that there was a non-significant decreasing trend of acreage of all these crops were found mainly due to untimely and uneven distribution of rainfall. But a significant increasing trend of productivity was shown in all crops except rapeseed/mustard. The production trend of rice and maize crops are increasing with a significant value. From the analysis, it was concluded that the water requirement will increase in future. Therefore, it is suggested that water saving practices or techniques for water conservation and ground water recharge should be adopted over wide areas and short duration, drought resistant, less water loving crops or varieties need to be used in this district.

АНАЛІЗ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНОЇ ПРИВАБЛИВОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ АГРОПРОМИСЛОВОГО КОМПЛЕКСУ УКРАЇНИ

A comparison of the main financial and economic indicators of agro-industrial enterprises engaged in the cultivation of oilseeds in Ukraine and the current trends in their development are determined.The analysis of investment attractiveness of domestic agro-industrial enterprises in cultivating oilseeds and the most investment-attractive domestic agro-industrial enterprises according to the results of the use of the method of graphic integration were engaged. Four variants of the integral indicator were calculated, provided that the investor's advantage is given to the market position and competitiveness of the company on the market, the profitability of the enterprise's activity, financial stability and independence, as well as the innovative potential of the investigated enterprise;the problems that cause the most negative impact on the level of their investment attractiveness were revealed and analyzed;a set of indicators that determine the investment attractiveness of the enterprise by the method of graphical integration were calculated; agricultural companies in three groups are analyzed: with high investment attractiveness, with average investment attractiveness and low investment attractiveness;the following general trends for all enterprises are highlighted:most of the indicators are in the middle and low attractiveness zone; the investment attractiveness graphs are approximately the same on a market position, mainly due to the influence of the external factor - the prevailing market demand; high profitability of sales due to the market situation; there is a potential very low innovation activity, almost no own development, using mostly borrowed innovation; high rates of financial sustainability, most enterprises carry out economic activities through self-financing, however, on the other hand, this indicates the problems related to the attraction of financing sources and lack of adequate support of the agro-industrial complex from the state the rating of investment attractiveness of domestic agro-industrial enterprises in cultivating oilseeds is constructed, in relation to different investor's goals, accordingly with the obtained values of the general integral coefficients were engaged.

Nutrient regime of agrochernozems in oilseeds cultivation in the Kansk forest-steppe

The study was conducted on chernozem-type soils prevailing in the Kansk forest-steppe. The aim of the investigation is to study the temperature and nutrient regime of agrochernozems in spring rapeseed and camelina sativa cultivation. By the period of oilseeds sowing, the temperature did not reach a stable transition through + 5°C of the soil layer at the depths of 0-20 cm. From May to June, the soil temperature sharply increases up to +13-16°C, and in July it warmed up to 29-30°C. In August, agrochernozems cooled up to + +5-12°C. It has been found that a 0–20 cm layer of the camelina sativa agrocenosis is on average in 2°C warmer than rapeseed. The quantitative parameters resulting from the processes of ammonification and nitrification in the oilseeds agrocenoses are inversely related. The differences in the quantitative estimation of mineral nitrogen in the rapeseed and camelina sativa agrocenosis are not statistically proven. The initial identical high availability level of labile phosphorus in the oil crops agrocenoses is associated with the predecessor. The decline of this indicator in the rapeseed and camelina agrocenosis to a low level of security in the July period is due to its expenditure on the formation of plant productivity. The availability of exchangeable potassium for agrochernozems in agrocenoses is average, but in absolute terms it is higher in soils of camelina sativa agrocenosis.

Use of biological fertilizers in white mustard crops in the non-Chernozem zone of Russia

This article presents statistical parameters for the cultivation of oilseeds in Russia. Ryazan region is not among the regions that are traditional producers of vegetable oil, but recently oilseed production has been actively developing in the region. Gradually developing and processing oilseeds. In 2018, the area under oilseeds in Ryazan region was 121.1 thousand hectares (+ 25.7 thousand hectares by 2017). The prospects for the use of mustard in the region are noted. Currently, the production of mustard grain in Ryazan region has decreased from 18.6 to 13.1 thousand hectares, which indicates an underestimation of the significance of this crop. The study of multicomponent liquid fertilizers in the field confirmed their beneficial effect on the growth and development of white mustard. Foliar dressing according to the vegetation phases contributed to better preservation of plants, due to this, and obtaining the greatest yield of white mustard seed. The maximum number of seeds was obtained on variety Lucius - 13.9 dt/ha, with the effect of Azotovit + Phosphatovit + RauAktiv - 16.5 dt/ha. The effective action of Galleon herbicide on such weed families as Asteraceae, Labiatae, Solanaceae, some species of Polygonaceae and Chenopodiaceae was observed.

Реалії використання інформаційних систем і технологій при вирощуванні олійних культур в Україні

Реалії використання інформаційних систем і технологій при вирощуванні олійних культур в Україні

PROSPECTS AND EFFICIENCY OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE FROM OILSEED CROPS

PROSPECTS AND EFFICIENCY OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE FROM OILSEED CROPS

АГРОБИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ГИБРИДОВ ПОДСОЛНЕЧНИКА В УСЛОВИЯХ НЕЧЕРНОЗЕМНОЙ ЗОНЫ

The purpose of the research is to evaluate the productivity of sunflower hybrids in the climatic conditions of the Non-chernozem zone of Russia. In 2013-2017, in the Ryazan region, field experiment was conducted on dark gray forest soil, the Hungarian sunflower hybrids BA-306, Samanta, Nova, Walcer, Larissa were subjected to studies. The 
 natural and climatic conditions of the southern part of the Ryazan region are favorable for the cultivation of oilseeds and are characterized by the following indicators: the sum of the active air temperatures is 2200-2350°C, the rain-fall during the growing period is 510-560 mm. As a result of the measurements of the main morphometric parame-ters, Larissa and Samanta, were identified as the tallest hybrids. The average height of plants produced by these hybrids reached 219 and 205 cm, respectively. The BA-306 hybrid (176 cm) had the smallest parameters. Walcer hybrid plants formed the largest area of the assimilation surface and amounted to 31.6 thousand m2/ha. The area of the leaves of other Hungarian sunflower hybrids was less by 11.0-19.9%. The lowest values of this indicator were observed in the hybrid Nova. In Samanta, Walcer and Larissa hybrids, the diameter of the anthodium exceed-ed 21 cm. However, the Samanta hybrid anthodium resulted in the smallest productive area – 73.5%. The largest mass of 
 1000 seeds was obtained from hybrids BA-306 and Nova and amounted to 61.4 and 62.2 g respectively. Due to the yield, the Hungarian hybrids were arranged in the following order: Nova, Samanta, Larissa, BA-306, Walcer. This pattern was observed both taken from average values over the years of research, during each year separately. The oil content of all studied sunflower hybrids was high and amounted to 48.4-51.2%. The ability of Hungarian sun-flower hybrids to produce high yields of good quality when grown in the conditions of the Ryazan region, belonging to the southern part of the Non-Chernozem zone, is established.