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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

RAGT 2N S.A.S

BG RO
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nidera, AR

RO UA
9 records

Makako

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

Teresa Cremades Rosado^^^Manuel Rubio Angulo^^^Raquel Sánchez Pérez^^^Pedro José Martínez Garcia^^^Federico Dicenta López-Higuera^^^José Egea Caballero^^^Pedro Martínez Gómez^^^Encarnación Ortega Pastor

ES UA
11 records

Jerome

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE UA
8 records

Duet CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAY AGRO SEED COPR.

IT UA
9 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology, USA

DK FR
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

IT UA
8 records

Cuzzco

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Regis Dupont

FR UA
8 records

Biser

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Delta agrar, Beograd

SK UA
7 records

Atacama

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Neculai Parvu

RO UA
8 records

Zenit

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sursem S.A.

ES
9 records

Oliva

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Gabonatermesztesi Kutato Intezet - Instit Rech Prod Cereales (HU)

FR
7 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

MAISON DU VEGETAL

FR
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ICI SEEDS DIVISION AGRICOLA

IT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KWS, D

IT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG FR IT SK UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

FR RO UA
8 records

Factor KWS

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT BG HU LT SK
6 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Deutsche Saatveredelung GmbH., Lippstadt DE

EE HU LT SK UA
6 records

Hornela

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

FR HR PL UA
8 records

Crazy CL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

DE PL UA
10 records

NK Safari

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE IT SK UA
7 records

N4lm406

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK UA
9 records

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