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
SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / GORAN MALIDZA / VLADIMIR MIKLIC / NENAD DUSANIC
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
prof.Nina Nenova,prof.Galin Georgiev, prof.Valentina Encheva
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kuchereyava Olena Emilievna, Hyske Ivan Mykolayovich, Buchchanu Mikhail Ivanovich,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
ASGROW SEED COMPANY
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Maisadour Semences, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
AGRA SEED RESEARCH INTERN
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
AC.CIENCIAS AGRICOLAS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Skakunenko, Vladyslava
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Thierry Andre
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SUDWESTSAAT GBR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PACIFICO
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Y. Stoyanova, P. Petrov, V. Velkov, A. Piskov, P. Ivanov, P. Shindrova, F. Tsvetkova, I. Ivanov
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
ASGROW SEED CO
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)