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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.

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

ES IT UA
11 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

BG IT UA
11 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DK FI FR HR UA
10 records

PT 312

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ DE DK FR PL UA
13 records

PT 315

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ DE DK FR PL UA
15 records

NK Rocky

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG FR HU UA
10 records

LG 53.85

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Mais Angevin (FR)

CZ FR HR HU PL
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

BG HR RO UA
10 records

N 5LM307

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK UA
11 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union Romania, RO

RO
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

AT FR HR UA
12 records

MAS 90 F

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES IT RO UA
10 records

MAS 91 G

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

BG IT RO UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

AT BG FR IT RO
12 records

MAS 96 P

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

BG ES IT UA
8 records

LG 5662

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

FR IT SK UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

AT IT SK UA
11 records

LG 50514

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

ES FR IT UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ FR UA
12 records

LG 5377

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Soltis (FR)

AT FR UA
9 records

MAS 98 M

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

BG IT UA
9 records

PT 303

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ DE DK FR PL
11 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DK FR HR UA
9 records

PX 128

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

CZ DE DK UA
12 records

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