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Variety traits

Oil content

Oil content is the percentage of crude fat and fat-like substances in seeds or fruits, which determines the oil yield from the raw material. This parameter is a key indicator of crop quality and the economic efficiency of a variety.

Mentioned in descriptions 7 813 varieties reference book.

Oil content represents the percentage of crude fat in seeds, which directly influences the economic efficiency of processing. The expression of this trait is manifested in the volume of oil obtained from each ton of raw material and is evaluated using laboratory methods such as Soxhlet extraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, or infrared spectroscopy.

The value of this parameter depends on the genetic potential of the variety established by breeders, as well as on external conditions during the growing period. Favorable temperature regimes during flowering and grain filling promote fat accumulation, while extreme heat or excess precipitation can reduce the final result.

The stability and level of oil accumulation are closely related to agronomic factors, including the balance of mineral nutrition with an emphasis on phosphorus and potassium. Proper sowing density and timely harvesting allow for the maximum realization of the variety's potential, whereas an excess of nitrogen, the presence of weed impurities, or mechanical damage to seeds lead to a decrease in oil content.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Ukrajinska

Terminated

Mentha x piperita L. · Peppermint

SK
1 record

Saturn

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

CZ
2 records

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

CZ
2 records

Tokio

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
1 record

RTG Jakuzzi

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SK
1 record

RT 933

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
1 record

Soborna

Application submitted

Melissa officinalis L. · Lemon balm

UA
1 record

TEKNO

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
1 record

RNX 3625

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

UA
1 record

SW J2819

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

LV
1 record

Rekord

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

SK
1 record

Rozove oblako

Application submitted

Elsholtzia stauntonii Benth. · Mintbush

UA
1 record

Soroksari 40

Protection expired

Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile

HU
2 records

ŠOKAC

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

PT314

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SK
1 record

Podilska 1

Application submitted

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
1 record

NX81220

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
1 record

Roberto

Terminated

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

IT
1 record

RAP 516

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

UA
1 record

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