Selection of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants, in which hypocot
yl explants formed the maximum number of buds in callus culture, was u
sed for improving the regeneration capacity of genetically different s
amples. The frequency of regeneration in certain families was 100%. Re
generated plants of R(0) and R(1) were obtained, and their morphologic
al characteristics were studied. The frequency of formation of fertile
R(0) regenerates was 2.0-4.1% of the total number of buds in callus c
ulture.