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
Makov`eva Nadiia Petrivnav, Kusch Viacheslav Stepanovych, Herasymenko Oksana Oleksandrivna, Pershyna Liliia Vasylivna, Dymytrov Heorhii Demianovych, Skakun Vadym Mykhailovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Daniela Valkova
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Borovska Iryna Yuriivna, Satarov Oleksandr Zainulovych, Kuzmyshyna Nadiia Viktorivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Guenter Seitz
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LES GOURGUES-G-CARGILL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
AGRIGENETICS CORPORATION
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hostiev IEvhen IUriiovych
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Filipp Dzhouv
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Burlov Viktor Viktorovych, Burlov Viktor Vasylovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Fermerske hospodarstvo "Novoiehorivka-Ahro"
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Joel Meunier
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Honcharuk, Borys
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Surovikin Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Sliusar Emiliia L`vivna, Obydalo Dmytro Ivanovych, Borodin Serhii Heorhiiovych, Pustovoit Halyna Vasylivna, Ilatovs`kyi Volodymyr Platonovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pryvatne Pidpryiemstvo "NASINNEVE"
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
AGROMAR MARMAR TARIM ÜRÜNLERI SAN. VE TIC. A.Ş. (TR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Borovs`ka Iryna IUriivna, Satarov Oleksandr Zainulovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Olensandr Anatoliiovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna,