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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.

PT 314

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

DE DK FR PL UA
11 records

PR 64 H45

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, INC., US

BG HR IT SK UA
9 records

LG 56.34

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nickerson SA (FR)

BG FR HU SK UA
11 records

X 4219

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK UA
10 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER SALES| Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Sales Division GmbH

DE DK HR UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK UA
12 records

PT 271

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE HR UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

BG FR IT UA
12 records

E'LVIS

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

VILLEGER| Marie-Jose Villeger c/o Rustica Semences S.A. Domaine de Sandreau

DE HR PL UA
14 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

HR IT UA
10 records

NK Brio

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

CZ HR HU
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES PT UA
11 records

Sesamum indicum L. · Sesame

GILLELAND FARM

7 records

MAS 92 B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

AT ES FR HR IT
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT SK UA
8 records

MAS 81K

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT SK UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES RO UA
12 records

LG 50510

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT SK UA
10 records

LG 50480

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

ES IT UA
8 records

MAS 81 C

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Zhoel` Meun`er

BG ES UA
7 records

LG 59580

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

BG IT UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, F

RO UA
8 records

PT 302

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

CZ DE DK PL
9 records

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