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
M. Hristov, Y. Simeonova-Stoyanova, P. Petrov, V. Velkov, V. Encheva, P. Shindrova, A. Piskov, D. Petakov, L. Nikolova, N. Nenov, V. Venkov
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Adnan Esmer
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
N. Nenov, Y. Simeonova-Stoyanova, P. Shindrova, P. Petrov, V. Velkov, A. Piskov, D. Petakov, L. Nikolova, M. Hristov, V. Encheva, F. Tsvetkova, V. Venkov
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Mizernyi Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Petukh Petro Prokopovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAY AGRO SEED CORP.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Mehmet Ali Keceli
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Yanul` Larysa Mykolaivna, Yanul` Viktor Pavlovych, Khrystov Mykhayl,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Yanul` Viktor Pavlovych, Yermakova Iryna Serhiivna, Scherban` Natal`ia Fedorivna,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Mikhail Nikolov Khristov Mykhayl Nykolov Khrystov)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Zhan-Liuk Madef
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Research Institute for Cereals and Industrial Crops-Fundulea (RO)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kapustian Maryna Viktorivna, Kapustian Volodymyr Vasylovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Voinesku Heorhii, Vrinchanu Oleksandru Viorel,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Tuson Jean-Mark
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rotaru Vitalii Fedorovych, Rotaru Ihor Fedorovych, Anaschenko Aleksandr Viktorovych, Rotaru Trudor Hryhoriiovych,