LG5475HO CLP
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
3 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.
Hysun 321 PR
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HU
3 records
Fundulea 708
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
GK Mandala
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
GK Laura
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Concorde
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
IT
4 records
Caroline CLP
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Arteon CL
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Babisol CL
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Aura ITC
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
LG5471HO CP
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
3 records
Torero PR
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HU
3 records
QC Gringo
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
NS Sumo Vita
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Iregi Szurke Csikos
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HU
3 records
Fundulea 911
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Dea
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Demetra
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Suffix
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
UA
2 records
VNIIMK 6540
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
2 records
Sunce
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
Supernova
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
2 records
RHA-R-PL-2/1
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
UA
3 records
NS Sumo 2018
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
UA
5 records