Variety traits
Helianthus annuus L.
Sunflower oil content is the crude fat content in seeds, which is a key indicator of their quality and market value. In modern hybrids, this value typically ranges from 40–56%.
In the reference 1 310 varieties crop Sunflower, where this is mentioned in the description.
To determine the oil content of sunflower, both laboratory methods, such as Soxhlet extraction and pulsed NMR spectroscopy, and rapid IR spectroscopy methods are used. The value is calculated as a percentage of the total seed mass, adjusted for moisture content, and a base level of 44–46% is typically established for market calculations.
Oil accumulation is significantly influenced by agrotechnical and climatic factors. Phosphate fertilizers contribute to higher oil content, whereas excess nitrogen, as well as drought and high temperatures during the seed-filling period, can reduce this indicator. Furthermore, harvest timing affects final oil content, as seed over-ripening leads to quality degradation and loss of seed mass.
General information about the subject — on the page Oil content.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
ISEA S.P.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Limagrain Europe, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Nicolae Boaghe, Elena Andreea Teodorescu
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Gabriel State
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS Saat AG, DE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MIRASOL SEED SLU
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INST.ZA RATARSVO
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Torok Martin, Meszaros Geza, Medovarszky Zoltan, Dr Bona Lajos, Duruczne Ocsko Edit, Dr Kis Zoltan,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Maria Stanciu, Danil Stanciu, Maria Joita-Pacureanu,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HIBRISOL S.L.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pablo Hernandez Fernandez
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEEDTEC INTERNATIONAL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
CEREOL UNGHERIA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
CARGILL GENETIQUE EUROPE SNC