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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.

MAS 850B

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PETIARD Benoit

IT RO UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

FR IT UA
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PHILIPPE JOUVE

PT SK UA
6 records

Griffin

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

TURNER JOHN ANTHONY

DK UA
8 records

Bingo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

STRAUSS DIETMAR

ES FR IT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union, RO

RO UA
8 records

Tunca

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLD.

ES UA
6 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

STINE SEED Co, USA

RO UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union Romania, RO

RO UA
6 records

Terra

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Zhan-Liuk Madef

ES UA
7 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Universität Hohenheim Landessaatzuchtanstalt 720

AT DE
8 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

STINE SEED Co, USA

RO UA
7 records

Pilani

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

PL SE
7 records

P07a10

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Randy Kallem

IT UA
10 records

Laura

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje

ES RO
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

SK UA
7 records

Mavka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

OHVATENKO VALENTINA GRIGOR'EVNA / MONICh RUSLAN VASIL'EVICh / ASAULETS TAT'YaNA GRIGOR'EVNA

PL UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG UA
6 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France S.A.S

FR UA
7 records

Elvas

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Strube España S.A.

PT UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union, RO

RO UA
8 records

Abiola

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

FR UA
7 records

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