LSFH-171
A Latur (Maharashtra)-bred hybrid used as the standard check for downy mildew resistance in AICRP sunflower trials. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Sunflower
- Type
- Hybrid
- Season
- Zaid / summer
- Maturity period
- 95–100 days
- Expected yield
- High
- Suitable soil
- Loam
About this variety
LSFH-171 is a sunflower hybrid bred at the Oilseeds Research Station, Latur, Maharashtra — the "LSFH" prefix stands for Latur Sunflower Hybrid, matching this station's naming series. Multiple sunflower-breeding research papers from the Latur station describe it as a cross of CMS-17A × RHA-1-1, developed and released specifically for downy mildew resistance, and it continues to be used as the standard check hybrid in AICRP sunflower trials run at Latur to this day.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
95–100 days
Expected yield
High
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- Corrected 2026-08-15: multiple independently-corroborating sunflower-breeding research papers place LSFH-171's breeding home at the Oilseeds Research Station, Latur, Maharashtra — matching the "LSFH" (Latur Sunflower Hybrid) naming series itself — while no source checked supported the old "Punjab" field at all; states corrected to Maharashtra.
- Corrected 2026-08-15: the same corroborating sources consistently describe LSFH-171 as bred and used specifically for downy mildew resistance, remaining the standard check hybrid for downy-mildew screening in AICRP trials at Latur — diseaseResistance corrected from the old generic "Moderate" rating to name this specific, stronger resistance.
- A commercial oil-yield figure of around 719 kg/ha has been reported in industry/trade sources for LSFH-171, but this was not corroborated against a primary AICRP or ICAR-IIOR release document and should be treated as indicative only.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
Where was LSFH-171 actually bred?
At the Oilseeds Research Station, Latur, Maharashtra, and this record's states field now reflects that origin.
What does "LSFH" stand for?
Latur Sunflower Hybrid — the naming series used by the Latur Oilseeds Research Station.
What is LSFH-171's parentage?
Research papers from the Latur station describe it as a cross of CMS-17A × RHA-1-1.
Why was LSFH-171 developed?
Specifically for downy mildew resistance — it remains a standard reference (check) hybrid for downy mildew screening in AICRP sunflower trials at Latur.
What yield does LSFH-171 give?
Trade sources cite an oil yield of roughly 719 kg/ha, but this figure has not been verified against a primary AICRP or ICAR-IIOR document.