ES Termalis CLP
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
BG
2 records
Variety traits
Sunflower Oil Content
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.
Varieties of Sunflower mentioned in the description
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.
ES Nacira
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.
ES
2 records
DOP 6 08
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
ARCOS
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL
UA
3 records
92 B
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MIHSAN Ltd - Sofia (BG)
BG
3 records
OD DI 49
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jockovic Milan, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
TOLEDO-9
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
CECOSA
ES
2 records
HA 74
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)
FR
2 records
Suberic
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
UA
3 records
Osjecanin
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
SI
3 records
X9668
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
4 records
LG5597 CLP
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
3 records
Walcer
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HU
3 records
Virgo
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Suntoro CL
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Surprimus CL Plus
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Sundra CL
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
PTK25G
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Porthos CLP
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
QC Bond
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
NS7037
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
NS Lord
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
NS Tor
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
3 records
NS Sumo 2017
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
UA
8 records