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Variety traits

Oil content

Oil content is the percentage of crude fat and fat-like substances in seeds or fruits, which determines the oil yield from the raw material. This parameter is a key indicator of crop quality and the economic efficiency of a variety.

Mentioned in descriptions 7 813 varieties reference book.

Oil content represents the percentage of crude fat in seeds, which directly influences the economic efficiency of processing. The expression of this trait is manifested in the volume of oil obtained from each ton of raw material and is evaluated using laboratory methods such as Soxhlet extraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, or infrared spectroscopy.

The value of this parameter depends on the genetic potential of the variety established by breeders, as well as on external conditions during the growing period. Favorable temperature regimes during flowering and grain filling promote fat accumulation, while extreme heat or excess precipitation can reduce the final result.

The stability and level of oil accumulation are closely related to agronomic factors, including the balance of mineral nutrition with an emphasis on phosphorus and potassium. Proper sowing density and timely harvesting allow for the maximum realization of the variety's potential, whereas an excess of nitrogen, the presence of weed impurities, or mechanical damage to seeds lead to a decrease in oil content.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

MAS 97 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Oliv"ie Ladsus

BG ES FR HR HU IT +1
19 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Soper, John

AT BG CZ FR HR HU +2
22 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tuson Jean-Mark

BG FR HR IT RO SK +1
18 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Zhoel` Meun`er

ES FR HR IT RO UA
16 records

MAS 83 R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

ES FR HR IT RO UA
15 records

LG 5485

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES FR IT SK UA
15 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

AT BG CZ RO SK UA
13 records

LG 56.35

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT RO SK UA
13 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES IT RO UA
16 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Revol Benua

BG HR IT RO UA
16 records

MAS 84 E

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

AT BG CZ HR IT
13 records

Persea americana Mill. · Avocado

Vega Carlos / Mendez

10 records

LG 55.80

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

BG IT SK UA
13 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RUSTICA (FR)

CZ DE DK FR IE PL
17 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

CZ ES HR IT UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

AT BG FR IT UA
14 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

BG ES UA
14 records

MAS 82 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

AT ES IT RO UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT RO SK UA
14 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Revol Benoit

HR HU IT UA
15 records

LG 5550

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain-Advanta Nederland B.V.

BG ES RO UA
11 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, F

ES RO SK UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT SK UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES IT RO UA
11 records

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