The Gitit Strain
The Gitit strain is highly resistant to sunflower Broomrape and displays moderate to
good resistance to Egyptian Broomrape. This strain's roots act as a trap for the
Broomrape parasite.The Broomrape seeds germinate, come into contact with the
sunflower roots and disintegrate.
The Gitit strain has an especially high crop yield; over 3000 kilograms
per hectare have been harvested in many regions in Israel.
The Gitit strain is extremely robust and highly stress-tolerant.
A thousand seeds weigh approximately 210 grams.