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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.

Memphis

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SAATZUCHT DONAU GESMBH&COKG

IT LT SK UA
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, FR

FR PL
4 records

Loreley

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAPS Gbr Saatzucht Lundsgaard (DE)

DE FR
7 records

Kasimir

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT LV SE
5 records

MAS 85IR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES FR IT SK
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

ES UA
6 records

Habidal

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

DE DK FR HR
4 records

Frodo KWS

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Andreas Gertz

CZ DE
6 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

PL UA
6 records

Happle

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

DK HR
5 records

Hakor

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

DK FR
4 records

Dompteur

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

DK FR
5 records

ES Angel

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Thomas Foubert

BG IT RO UA
4 records

ES Amis CL

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tierry Andre

CZ IT SK UA
5 records

ES Alienor

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lidea France S.A.S

CZ FR
6 records

Chelsi

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CAUSSADE| Caussade Semences (Societe Anonyme a Directoire)

DE FR
7 records

Aabsolut

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

FR NL PL
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
5 records

Sanluca RM

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Novartis Seeds AG (CH)

FR UA
4 records

Sores ST

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LABOULET SEMENCES

IT UA
4 records

Suoka

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ES PT
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR IT
5 records

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