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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.

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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.

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

David Morgford

UA
2 records

Sibson

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Varenyk Borys Fedorovych, Babich Valerii Ivanovych, Hanzhelo Mykola Hryhorovych, Libenko Mykola Oleksandrovych, Krut`ko Vasyl` Ivanovych, Borovs`ka Iryna IUriivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Mak

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

SH-3322

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACIFICO

ES
1 record

SB-10 kh SB-20

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Scherban` Natal`ia Fedorivna, Scherban` Serhii Vasyl`ovych,

UA
1 record

SERELIA

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

UA
1 record

Rubikon

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Suprun Oleh Hryhorovych, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Brahin Olesandr Mykolaiovych, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

S2M65R

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dejan Jovanovyh Parii, Iaroslav Parii, Myroslav

UA
2 records

RP 521

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RHONE POULENC AGROCHIMIE (FR)

FR
1 record

Rodnik

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Surovikin Volodymyr Mykolaiovych (posmertno), Khatnians`kyi Volodymyr Ivanovych, Sliusar Emiliia L`vivna, Obydalo Dmytro Ivanovych, Ilatovs`kyi Volodymyr Platonovych, Borodin Serhii Heorhiiovych, Pustovoit Halyna Vasylivna,

UA
1 record

RHA HOL 9

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Eugenio Tassinari

UA
2 records

RF1711SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nicolae Boaghe, Elena Andreea Teodorescu

UA
2 records

Romantyk

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babich Valerii Ivanovych, Hanzhelo Mykola Hryhorovych, Libenko Mykola Oleksandrovych, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych, Krut`ko Vasyl` Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Rembo

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nicolae Parvu

UA
2 records

Rehion

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Chekhov Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Mischenko Liudmyla IUriivna, Pershyna Lilia Vasylivna, Shudria Larysa Ivanivna, Kutischeva Natal`ia Mykolaivna, Lytovchenko Borys Kyrylovych,

UA
2 records

Ramires

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «TK ART-AHRO»

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
1 record

PROTEINKO

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Suncokret sjemenarstvo d.o.o. (HR)

HR
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Skakunenko, Vladyslava

UA
2 records

Prezent AM

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Hostiev IEvhen IUriiovych

UA
2 records

PR 56

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

PHA 133

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

FR
1 record

Pikardiia KLP

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pryvatne Pidpryiemstvo "NASINNEVE"

UA
2 records

PHA119

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

ES
1 record

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