Nine new cms analogues on the base of diversified cms sources were developed and evaluated for morphological agronomic physiological and biochemical traits including the field resistance to the prevalent diseases of sunflower under Punjab conditions. As a result of this study the most prospective cms analogues were designated for future use in hybrid breeding programme. The results revealed that selection for tall plants with large head size and high chlorophyll content may be associated with high grain yield as well as oil content and high oleic acid content in sunflower. Leaf dry weight biological yield harvest index specific leaf weight and relative leaf water content had direct positive effect on grain yield. The harvest index specific leaf weight/plant leaf area index and leaf area had indirect effects (through leaf dry weight) on grain yield. These traits are advocated as selection criteria for grain yield improvement in sunflower.