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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.

ES Isida

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

ES FR UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

HU IT UA
10 records

Bosfora

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

ES PT UA
12 records

Camaro 2

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

IT PT UA
8 records

Albatros

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Thierry Ronsin

FR HR UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Ragt, F

IT UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Ragt, F

IT UA
9 records

M98CL88

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

May Agro Tohumculuk A.S.Samanli Mah.Yigitler Cd.28,Bursa, Turkey

BG UA
8 records

Hornet

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hauska Detlef

CZ PL
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT UA
8 records

Bingo

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Van de Bilt Zaden en Vlas B.V.

DE UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAY-AGRO SEED CORPORATION

BG ES
10 records

Askal

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

THE STATE OF ISRAEL-MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION( ARO)

9 records

Bagira

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

RAPS Gbr Saatzucht Lundsgaard (DE)

BG EE IT LT LV RO +1
8 records

ES Darko

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Patrice Jeanson

CZ HR UA
12 records

NK Amori

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

AT BG FR HU SK
7 records

MAS 86OL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES FR IT RO UA
9 records

Norlin

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

University of Manitoba (CA)

DK FR IE NL
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations AG c/o Syngenta International AG

AT HU IT PT
9 records

Isidor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France S.A.S

BG FR IT RO
11 records

ES Amis

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

CZ IT RO SK
8 records

ES Agora

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG FR IT UA
9 records

Arnold

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Grudhof DE

CZ DE HU PL
8 records

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