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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.

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France SAS, F

ES HR HU IT
11 records

MAS 83SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
8 records

Sulfonor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

IT PT UA
9 records

Sirelia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT Semences, FR

AT FR UA
9 records

Sigalia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT FR UA
9 records

Sculptor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

NPZ UK Plant Breeding

CZ PL UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

ES PT UA
7 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT FR UA
10 records

Korana

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

BG HR UA
8 records

Kaolin

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Veronigue Tramcourt

FR IT UA
11 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG ES UA
9 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR IT UA
11 records

ES Janis

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

BG RO UA
9 records

Alisa

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SEMENOV ALEKSEJ SERGEEVICh / SEMENOVA ELENA SERGEEVNA / GURINOVICh SERGEJ OLEGOVICh

HR HU UA
11 records

Lissabon

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

KELLY ATKINSON

AT UA
13 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

TEODORESCU ANDREEA

RO UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
8 records

Galina

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)

HR RO
9 records

Dana

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Delta agrar, Beograd

HR UA
8 records

Angelica

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
10 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

FRAUEN MARTIN

DE DK
9 records

Suvora

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ES IT RO UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT PT SK UA
10 records

P63HE189

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES IT PT UA
10 records

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