Madras Agricultural Journal
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EFFECT OF PLANTING DATES ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF SUNFLOWER

Abstract

                                Monthly sowing studies were conducted during 1978-81 at the Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar to evaluate the influence of environmental factors on the seed yield, oil content and oil yield of sunflower, with the Variety EC, 68414 as test crop. Highest seed yield. oil percentage and all yields were obtained with February sowing... Seed yield and oil content were positively correlated with maximum temperature and bright sunshine hours during the flowering phase.

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