Variety traits

Oil content in winter cress

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham

Oil content in winter cress defines the crude fat content in seeds and is the primary indicator of their economic value. The crop is typically characterized by values in the range of 41–52% of the seed dry matter weight.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Field mustard, where this is mentioned in the description.

Breeding achievements allow for the development of winter cress varieties with an oil content of 50% or higher, while values below 40% are considered insufficiently high for commercial production. During seed formation, there is an inverse relationship between oil and protein content, where an increase in the former usually leads to a decrease in the latter.

Oil accumulation is highly dependent on environmental conditions during the seed-filling period, as well as on agronomic practices. Excessive nitrogen nutrition can reduce the oil percentage, whereas optimal sulfur supply promotes its increase. Total oil yield per unit area is determined by both the oil content and the overall crop yield.

General information about the subject — on the page Oil content.

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Varieties of Field mustard mentioned in the description

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