Agronomic Performance of Some Promising Sunflower Hybrids grown under Agro-climatic Conditions of Malakand Division

Studies were carried out on various local sunflower hybrids at Agriculture Research Institute Mingora, Swat to find out the most suitable and high yielding hybrids for its successful cultivation throughout Malakand division. Based on yield and yield components data, it was concluded that hybrids C341/R344 and C300/R368 are high yielding hybrids in this area. It is therefore suggested that these hybrids may be recommended for commercial cultivation in Malakand division.