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
Yves BIOULAC
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Shudria Larysa Ivanivna, Kutischeva Nataliia Mykolaivna, Lytovchenko Borys Kyrylovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dr. Patrick Duhigg
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Tahir Gucer, Ibrahim Yilmaz, Veli Pekcan, Yalcin Kaya, Goksel Evci,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PARVI NIKOLAJ
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Maisadour Semences, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Limagrain Europe, Saint Beauzire (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jocie Sinisa
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Union des Cooperatives de Semences de Tournesol (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Mas Seeds S.A.S.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
S.D.M.E. SOCIETE DE MAIS EUROPEENS - STAZIONE SPERIMENTALE KWS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SOLTIS S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences