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
SEMILLAS BATLLE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jose Carlos Ramos Aguilar
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS GENETIQUE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Monsanto S.A.S., Monbequi (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS GENETIQUE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jean Pierre Dufourcq
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
GU GREEN UNION LTD
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Interstate Seed Co.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Lidea France S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RUSTICA (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Schmidt, Herb
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., USA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad