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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.

Merkur

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MILADINOVICh EGOR / VIDICh MILOSh / DZhORDZhEVICh VUK

HR
6 records

Lexion

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

STELLING DIETER

CZ
5 records

Bilyavka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RUSLAN MONICH and ANNA MONICH-NIGHTINGALE

RO
8 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Thomas Foubert

HU LU SK UA
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE FR PL
4 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Bayer CropSciences AG

EE LT LV
5 records

Royce

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG., Lippstadt DE

AT EE HU LT
4 records

Reflex CL

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans Georg Lembke KG,DE

BG EE LT UA
5 records

Ludger

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE PL
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, FR

CZ DE FR PL
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

FR PL
6 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

CZ PL UA
5 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Thomas Foubert

HU SK UA
5 records

Hybrisurf

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS

HU IT SK UA
5 records

Crocant

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

PL UA
5 records

Vidor

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

CZ DE DK PL
4 records

Sunder

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

BAYER CROPSCIENCE RAPS GMBH

EE LT LV
4 records

Thorin

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Werner Paulmann, Jurgen Noack, Martin Frauen

EE LT UA
5 records

Slaki CS

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Rene Baratin

CZ UA
5 records

PX117

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT BG UA
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n, FR

DE FR
5 records

Rasmus

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans Georg Lembke KG,DE

BG HU SI SK
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Regis Dupont

FR UA
8 records

Mezek CL

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans Georg Lembke KG,DE

BG EE LT SK
4 records

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